• @cfi@lemmy.world
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    5911 months ago

    My understanding is that it’s a British term for retiree. Basically just means elderly

      • DessertStorms
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        1311 months ago

        I know some safety nets are better than none (and that this is a meme thread I’m dragging down), but don’t fool yourself - millions of older people in the UK go hungry and cold because they can’t afford the basics.

        • Gamey
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          211 months ago

          I think we got a similar situation all over europe, maybe not as bad and certainly better than most of the world but still shitty!

    • DessertStorms
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      911 months ago

      This is correct.
      Still completely irrelevant to the story though (but that’s to be expected in tabloid territory).