The Prime Minister challenged Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch over the policy
Starmer raised the issue of the triple lock during PMQs.
Keir Starmer issued a fresh update on the state pension triple lock during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday.
The triple lock is Government policy and ensures pension payments increase each year in line with whatever is highest out of inflation, wage growth and 2.5%.
It guarantees a rise for millions of pensioners each year worth hundreds of pounds.
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But amid discussion over the future of the triple lock, the Prime Minister addressed the policy during PMQs.
He reiterated his Labour Government was committed to the triple lock – ensuring the annual rise – but questioned whether the Conservatives still believed it in.
Starmer referred to previous remarks from senior Tories suggesting the triple lock could be “unsustainable” and potentially means-tested in future.
The PM said: “Because we’ve stabilised the economy, we on this side (of the house) are committed to the triple lock and that increased pensions by over £400 this April.
“On their side they say the triple lock is unsustainable. I think her (Kemi Badenoch) position is she wants to means-test it.”
The Conservative leader did not address the PM’s claims during a testy exchange over Winter Fuel Payments and the two-child benefit cap.
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The Government has announced a U-turn on Winter Fuel Payment cuts this year, but has yet to set out any detail about who will now qualify.
The winter allowance is worth up to £300 and hundreds of thousands of low-income pensioners missed out on it last year.
The scale of the backlash has prompted spooked ministers to think again.