The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu warns that ‘the nation’s humanity is at stake’ unless the elderly are protected from Government cuts. In a comment piece for The Telegraph, Dr John Sentamu admits savings must be made in public spending but urges them to be applied ‘with caution and compassion’. He says some 800,000 people who need special care are ‘old and afraid of tomorrow’ after running out of savings, even though they contributed to the building of the welfare state through their taxes. The Archbishop says society will be judged by how it treats growing numbers of vulnerable pensioners, and points out that the requirement to look after older generations goes back to the Ten Commandments. But Dr Sentamu, adds that the ageing population need not be a burden on the economy. He says many older people are saving the state money by continuing to work or supporting their spouses and grandchildren.

Pray: for the elderly and that they do not become disenfranchised by government policy. (1Ti.5:4)

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