Debunking State Pension Reduction Claims
There is no evidence to support the claim that pensioners will receive only 80% of their pension from April 2026.
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Keir Starmer's statement that the government is cutting the state pension in April 2026 to 80% of its current value is unfounded, as the government's commitment to the 'triple lock' guarantees annual increases in the state pension.
Author's summary: No evidence supports state pension reduction claims.
- No reduction in state pension from April 2026
- Government's 'triple lock' guarantees annual increases
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