One in seven could be poverty stricken by 2031Scots pensioners living in poverty could soar by 20,000 by the end of the next Scottish Parliament, a charity has warned. Independent Age is worried that the figure could be as much as 180,000 by 2031 if targeted action is not taken. Ahead of the Holyrood elections in May, it has called on all political parties to commit to reducing pensioner poverty. Independent Age is calling for the creation of a pensioner poverty strategy and action to reduce energy bills. They also feel ignored and unheard.”She added: “Pensioner poverty is at the highest point in nearly 20 years in Scotland, and rising.