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We also need to put
We also need to put the force of the law on the side of older people
who wish to continue working. Companies will no longer be able to
force people to retire before the age of 65 except where specifically
justified. All employees over the age of 65 will have the right to request
of their employer that they be allowed to carry on working. After five
years we will review whether there should be any fixed retirement ages.