The Tories are wavering on the triple lock, but their double lock would ‘still be a bad idea’
More incoherent policy-making from Theresa May
More incoherent policy-making from Theresa May
Taking away the entitlements of wealthy pensioners may be good economics, but it would be incredibly risky for the Tory party.
Older people should of course expect a decent standard of living in retirement. But should they really expect a standard of living which outpaces that of the average worker, especially when the cost of proving it is likely to mean further cuts elsewhere in the welfare budget down the line?