12 Noon
Outside BBC STUDIOS
31-33 WHITELADIES ROAD
BRISTOL BS8 2LR
The National Pensioners Convention are fighting this proposal to end the current arrangement, and are asking for responsibility for this vital welfare benefit for over-75s to be taken back under government control. The National Pensioners Convention is absolutely clear – if we fail to protect this concession, the government will begin looking at the winter fuel allowance and the bus pass.
The National Pensioners Convention is calling on local pensioner groups, trade unions, community groups, students, members of the public, MPs and councillors to make a stand on Friday 21 June against:
1. The BBC’s decision to means-test the TV licence for older people
2. The Government’s decision to make the BBC pay for the concession
Download the National Pensioners Convention poster for this protest from here DON’T SWITCH US OFF! Use this simple black and white A4 poster: print it at home and stick it on a piece of cardboard – and bring it along to the demo. Local banners and placards are of course welcome, along with whistles, drums and other instruments.
Read the National Pensioners Convention briefing on the campaign NPC Campaign
Bristol Trades Union Council 