In a pitch to older voters, the Labour leader said pensioners ‘deserve certainty’.
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to retain the pensions triple lock for at least five years if he enters Downing Street, in a pre-election pitch to older voters.
It has become a hallmark of successive Conservative governments since it was announced in 2010 but there has been a debate about its long-term future due the costs. Polls show that the over-65s are the only demographic in which the Conservatives have a lead on Labour. “That guarantee will ensure pensioners can enjoy their golden years. Money to spend on the grandkids, on days out, on holidays – all the things that bring colour to our lives.
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