Jeremy Hunt pledges pensions triple lock in Tory manifesto after Keir Starmer wobbles

Jeremy Hunt confirms commitment to pensions triple lock

Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the pensions triple lock will be included in the Tory manifesto for the next five years, ensuring the protection for uprating pensions annually.

Sir Keir Starmer's stance on the triple lock

Sir Keir Starmer did not confirm if the triple lock would be part of Labour's pledges, emphasizing the need to respect retired individuals who rely on pensions.

What is the pensions triple lock?

The state pension increases each year by the highest of wage growth, inflation, or 2.5 percent under the triple lock system.

Compensation for women affected by pension changes

Jeremy Hunt did not promise compensation for women born in the 1950s who faced state pension entitlement age increases, citing the complexity of the issue and the need to ensure fairness for all taxpayers.

It remains to be seen how the pensions triple lock and related pension issues will feature in the upcoming election campaigns.