Age discrimination

Early day motion 1400, tabled 29 June 2023 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 10 members.

That this House recognises ageism as a form of discrimination that has no place in a modern society; notes that the exclusion of skilled older people from the workforce is a blight on the economy and deprives the workforce of both highly-skilled and experienced workers; further notes that research by workingwise.co.uk found that two-fifths of older workers have experienced age discrimination at work and that 84 per cent said that it was harder to get shortlisted for jobs because of their age; urges age to be upheld just as firmly as any other protected characteristic; recognises that ill health is also a major barrier to older people joining the workforce; and believes that fixing the NHS social care crisis would be a key way to unlock the potential of the older workforce.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2, Labour 2, Alba 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.