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John Swinney: “Pensioners are going to lose out to the tune of £2000 in Scotland as a consequence of the changes to the triple lock.”

On the recordOctober 11, 2026
Pensioners are going to lose out to the tune of £2000 in Scotland as a consequence of the changes to the triple lock.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

In response to accusations of scaremongering about pensions.

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