McDonnell: Chancellor’s wriggling over triple lock shows Tories are abandoning pensioners

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This is the statement published by John McDonnell after Philip Hammond decline to guarantee the future of the triple lock at Treasury questions today.

“The Chancellor’s refusal again today to commit to the triple lock in the next parliament, only further proves that the Tories are abandoning older people.”

“After six wasted years of Tory failure, we already have a social care system close to collapse, and a National Health Service that has been cut to the bone.”

“Hammond’s refusal once again to provide pensioners with the reassurances over the triple lock will only add to the worries of people in their older age.”

“Labour is committed to supporting older people, and ensuring they have a secure and sustainable retirement. Labour will support the pensions triple lock and instead of cutting taxes for the super-rich and giant corporations will make sure our NHS and social care is properly funded.”

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