Triple lock: “bungling Badenoch's” first policy is to slash the state pension

16 Jan 2025

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to Kemi Badenoch saying that she would consider means testing the triple lock, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:

“Bungling Badenoch has finally come up with her first new policy, slashing the state pension.

“The Conservatives urgently need to clarify what she meant and how many pensioners would lose out.

“The Liberal Democrats are proud we introduced the triple lock and will fight tooth and nail against Conservative attempts to weaken it."

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

Kemi Badenoch's comments can be found here.

 


 

 

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