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Lords Committee Proposes Cutting Retirement Age to 80 by 2034

7/15/2026

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The Lords’ Retirement and Participation Committee proposes lowering the retirement age from 85 in July 2029 to 80 by July 2034.
The committee set a 20 % attendance threshold and Baroness Taylor of Bolton called the plan a practical solution.
A government spokesperson said the recommendations will be examined before a response later this year.
A briefing estimates 301 life peers will be over 80 by July 2029, while House’s average age is 70.

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The Lords’ Retirement and Participation Committee proposes lowering the retirement age from 85 in July 2029 to 80 by July 2034.
The committee set a 20 % attendance threshold and Baroness Taylor of Bolton called the plan a practical solution.
A government spokesperson said the recommendations will be examined before a response later this year.
A briefing estimates 301 life peers will be over 80 by July 2029, while House’s average age is 70.