Conservative deputy leader Alex Bughart has reaffirmed his party’s support for the pension triple lock, arguing that pensioners warrant different treatment because they cannot boost their incomes. Further details are expected as the story develops.
Alex Bughart reaffirms Conservative support for pension triple lock
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- Burnham to signal willingness to look at scrapping pension triple lock to fund social care
- What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?
- Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
- Lib Dem MPs criticise Davey over pension triple lock response
- Burnham plans to pass law scrapping pension triple lock before next election
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