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Lucy Powell: “We are committed to the triple lock. It’s in our manifesto. The triple lock has really delivered for pensioners, in this…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2026
We are committed to the triple lock. It’s in our manifesto. The triple lock has really delivered for pensioners, in this country, over the course of this Parliament.
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Lucy Powell
Labour Party

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Discussing Labour's commitment to the pensions triple lock.

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