With a general election now called for June 8th, both Theresa May and Work and Pensions Secretary Damian Green have refused to say if they are set to ditch the triple lock, which ensures the state pension rises in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5% - whichever is the highest.
A report published yesterday by Age Scotland revealed that over 200,000 pensioners in Scotland are struggling financially, and highlighted a rise in pensioner poverty across the UK.
Campaigning in Stirling today, the First Minister will highlight the SNP’s record for pensioners in government – including protecting and investing in Free Personal and Nursing Care for the elderly, protecting Winter Fuel Payments and working with Age Scotland to increase the uptake of financial support available to older people.
Speaking ahead of her visit, Nicola Sturgeon said:
“The treatment of pensioners by this Tory government has been nothing short of a national scandal. Millions of women have been denied their rightful state pension – the WASPI campaign has worked tirelessly to highlight their plight, but Theresa May’s government has coldly brushed aside their concerns.
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