Local MP Alan Campbell met local pensioners from Tynemouth when they lobbied Parliament over pension issues.

Alan Campbell discussed concerns ranging from the level of state pensions and restoring the link with earnings, to the state of public services.

Alan Campbell said, "pensioners have been vocal with their concerns and demands and they deserve to be listened to. I understand their concerns about pensioner incomes and we have recognised this with the introduction of the Minimum Income Guarantee, the Winter Fuel Payment and now the Pension Credit."