Al R
As always, a good reply. Yes, I think you are contentious to say
I can't have too much sympathy if you get to 55 or so, and are still making good money. The money has to come from somewhere, it's public money after all.
IMO there is a UKGov led misconception that Service pay and pensions are some sort of national benefit scheme. This should be stamped out, but unfortunately HMGov continues to pervert its responsibilities as an employer.
OAP