Remove the triple lock commitment on pensions and tie increase to inflation only
We feel the triple lock on pensions is unaffordable and unjust. We think tying the increase in pensions to inflation only could ensure the living standards of those reliant on the pension are protected, and would be more affordable.
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We feel the triple lock on pensions is unaffordable and unjust. We think tying the increase in pensions to inflation only could ensure the living standards of those reliant on the pension are protected, and would be more affordable.
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