Tories claim Labour refuses to back tax break for pensioners
The Conservative party has accused Labour of endorsing a "retirement tax" by refusing to support Rishi Sunak's proposed tax break of £275 per year for pensioners. In response, Labour dismissed the Conservative pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance as a mere "gimmick."
Older voters crucial as parties trade pension potshots
As the political landscape heats up, both parties have been taking shots at each other over pension policies. A recent poll indicates a slight narrowing in Labour's lead, with older voters playing a significant role in the shift. The JL Partners survey shows Labour at 40 points, down six points since March but still ahead of the Tories by 12 points.
Debate showdown on the horizon
With the first TV debate scheduled for next week, tensions are high between the parties. The PM and his rivals are gearing up for a showdown, with Rishi Sunak pushing for support on his "Triple Lock Plus" cash boost for pensioners.
Labour under fire for not matching tax threshold commitment
While Labour has committed to the triple lock, they have not supported the move to raise the tax threshold. Treasury minister Laura Trott criticized Labour for potentially subjecting pensioners to a new "retirement tax" by not matching the Conservative commitment to increasing personal tax thresholds.
PM pressures Labour to back tax break for elderly
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on Labour to support the tax break for pensioners, emphasizing the potential impact on state pensioners if the threshold is not raised. The debate over pension policies is expected to take center stage in the upcoming TV debates.
