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They feel their contributions to the UK, through National Insurance contributions should be rewarded with a fair pension, regardless of where they choose to live in their retirement.

Several pensioners have been highlighted by the End Frozen Pensions Campaign as being affected by a “cruel” policy.

David March, a veteran who served for 10 years in the Royal Navy, saw his pension frozen at £61 per week, as he lives in South Africa.

Albert Johnson, a 103-year-old World War II veteran and his wife, Mary, receive their UK state pension at a fraction of what it would otherwise be if they were in an eligible country, as they live in Australia.

And Express.co.uk spoke to 100-year-old Eileen Holmes in 2022, who had worked in the Government Food Office during rationing, also saw her state pension frozen due to moving to Australia in 1963.