I could talk only for me, and I'm not a state pensioner yet.
The only economic contribution I make to the UK is spending money there. If I am not there, then I am making no economic contribution.
I'd point out that neither do I or my family represent any economic drain to the UK, whether we are in the country or not.
However, nobody gave me the option of opting out of my NI payments, even though I did and do not use the education, health or any other benefits available.
So I don't see why the country should be able to opt out of my pension when it suits them. The fact that I am out of the country when I receive it does not seem relevant. I was in the country when I paid it.
On the other hand I do not agree with benefits to a spouse abroad based solely on the contribution of their partner.
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