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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Liz Truss contradicts Chancellor by announcing pensions triple lock will stay

PA

Liz Truss has contradicted her new chancellor Jeremy Hunt and announced pensions will rise in line with soaring inflation – after suggestions the pledge would be dumped.

“I have been clear that we are protecting the triple lock on pensions,” the beleaguered prime minister told MPs.

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