Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s confirmation today that she is guaranteeing the return of the triple lock of protections for the State Pension.
Commenting, Steve said:
“I am pleased to hear the Prime Minister confirm today that the triple lock of protections for the State Pension will return, meaning that pensions will rise in line with prices.”
“We promised Pensioners that the triple lock would return next year following the need to break it due to exceptional circumstances as a result of the pandemic.”
“We should keep this promise. Many Pensioners are on fixed incomes and will not be able to bear the additional cost of inflation and energy costs without a proper increase, and I am pleased to see the PM make the right decision and commit to this today.”