The Equality Bill currently working its way through Parliament is a significant win for older people who have been waiting for years to gain the same protections from discrimination as other groups in society.

However, the Bill is still not everything we have been hoping for.

Key regulations for protecting older people in heath and social care and in the financial sector will not be part of the Bill during this Parliament.

There is also no word yet from the government on whether they have plans to scrap the unfair and widely unpopular national default retirement age of 65.

I’ve written to my MP asking that they, and their party, stand up for older voters and give their wholehearted support to the Equality Bill.

They must also make a clear pledge to introduce an unbreakable legal commitment to strong regulations as soon as possible and to discard forced retirement.

I urge your readers to do the same by supporting the Just Equal Treatment campaign led by Age Concern and Help the Aged.

They can take action by calling 0207 239 1982 or going to helptheaged.org.uk/ justequaltreatment
Mr Quentin Jendrzewski, Saint Lukes Road, Bournemouth