Debbie Abrahams MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, commenting on reports that the Tories may consider dropping the ‘triple lock’ on pensions, said:

“Just months ago the Tories went to the country on a solemn promise to protect pensioners, saying their ‘triple lock’ was guaranteed, that people could trust them, now we hear they’re considering dumping it. Make no mistake, this would be a grand betrayal - a shocking broken promise hitting pensioners in the pocket. The lesson here is that for all their words about doing the right thing, the Tories don’t stand up for ordinary people.”

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