Welcome to the politics corner of Aberdeen Soccer Archive. Yes, we mostly talk football, but we also keep an eye on the headlines that shape everyday life. Here you’ll find short, to‑the‑point updates on what’s happening in Westminster, the Treasury, and beyond.
The government is looking at a possible jump in the state pension age to 70. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall commissioned a review led by New Zealand expert Dr Suzy Morrissey. The idea is to tie future pension rises to life expectancy, so the system stays affordable as people live longer. Labour’s finance chief Rachel Reeves has said the current setup can’t keep up with demographic shifts, so a change is likely.
If the age moves to 70, you’d see a gradual rollout over the next decade. Existing retirees won’t be affected, but anyone approaching retirement will need to plan for a longer working life. The review also suggests a new formula that automatically adjusts the age based on health data, which could make the system more predictable.
Labour leader Keir Starmer shook up his cabinet after Angela Rayner left the Home Office. The reshuffle, announced on September 5, moved several senior and junior ministers around, aiming to tighten the party’s policy focus ahead of the next election. Some of the biggest changes involve the Home Office, where new faces are expected to push a tougher stance on immigration and crime.
Among the surprise moves was the dismissal of a minister linked to Reeves’s family, showing that Starmer is willing to cut ties for political stability. While the headline roles have been filled, the party is still rolling out junior appointments, signalling a longer‑term plan to rebuild the team from the ground up.
Both stories matter because they affect the economy, public services, and everyday budgets. A higher pension age could mean working longer, while a new cabinet might shift policies on taxes, spending, and law enforcement.
We’ll keep adding fresh posts as the stories develop. Check back often for short summaries, key facts, and what the changes could mean for you. If you’re a fan of Aberdeen football, you’ll also find a mix of sports and politics here – because the two often intersect in unexpected ways.
The UK is reviewing the state pension age, with a possible move to 70 and a new mechanism linking future rises to life expectancy. The review, led by New Zealand policy expert Dr Suzy Morrissey and commissioned by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, could speed up already planned increases. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signaled the system needs change to stay affordable.
Keir Starmer has carried out a major cabinet reshuffle, capped on Sept. 5 after early moves on Sept. 1. Angela Rayner’s departure triggered a wider reset, with the Home Office at the center. Several senior and junior posts were changed, and Rachel Reeves’s sister was among those dismissed. Junior appointments are still rolling out.
