Kemi Badenoch in row over triple-lock pensions interview question

Kemi Badenoch faced criticism for suggesting the Conservative Party should review the triple-lock pension system during a radio interview. The current system ensures state pensions increase by the highest rate among inflation, average earnings, or 2.5%. Badenoch clarified that she actually intended to explore means-testing instead of altering the triple-lock, particularly criticizing the government’s approach to means-testing the winter fuel payment.

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