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Lucy Powell: “I think we’re going to see (the) state pension rising by about £2,000-a-year significantly, and that’s really important…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2026
I think we’re going to see (the) state pension rising by about £2,000-a-year significantly, and that’s really important, so pensioners watching your show today can know that their income is secure and will continue to rise over the course of this Parliament.
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Lucy Powell
Labour Party

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Commenting on the expected rise in state pension.

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