Ricky Tomlinson has urged the Government to keep the pensions triple lock to help struggling pensions, warning some will die if they are not provided assistance amid the cost-of-living crisis. The Brookside and Cracker actor said the triple lock was “a right” and that it was a “disgrace” some pensioners and veterans were being forced to use food banks.
State pensions and benefits increased by 3.1% this year, after the pensions triple lock – which guarantees an increase in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is higher – was temporarily suspended. Mr Tomlinson told the Mirror: “I know people will die, because some of them are so proud they think they are asking for handouts and they won’t do it.
"They’re entitled to whatever they need. Shelter, warmth and food is not too much to ask. They shouldn’t have to be worrying about electric and gas bills.
