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John Swinney: “This would mean in real terms every pensioner in Scotland being almost £2,000 worse off in 2050. This is unacceptable…”

On the recordOctober 4, 2026
This would mean in real terms every pensioner in Scotland being almost £2,000 worse off in 2050. This is unacceptable and the PM must abandon these plans.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Criticizing the Prime Minister's pension reform plans.

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