[seydor]

pensioners are legally adults but , they don't work thus don't pay taxes, they dont drive some of them, and getting tattoos is kinda weird for them. why do they get to vote

[elthran]

UK pensions are subject to income tax, if you're receiving more than the annual tax free allowance.

[octo888]

That's half the story - there was tax relief paying in, and many view paying tax on your pension as deferred tax