The only generation that matters

Former MP Michael Brown discusses the trend for political parties to choose younger leaders. In his view, our representative democracy has matured on terms of sex, race and gender balance, but has taken a step back in terms of age discrimination.

Firing Line: Ros Altmann

Long-time pension campaigner and newly-appointed director general of Saga, Ros Altmann speaks to Pam Atherton about her plans to give a voice to the over-50s.

Wales commissioner calls for older people's rights

Older people deserve a specific set of rights to combat age discrimination and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect, according to the older people's commissioner for Wales.