Downing Street refused to rule out benefit and pension cuts which could impact millions
Downing Street refused to rule out benefit and pension cuts which could affect millions of people next April following Rishi Sunak's appointment as Prime Minister on Monday, October 24.
The Mirror reported that raising pensions only by earnings as opposed to inflation would deprive people on the New State Pension of £443 a year. The PM’s Press Secretary said Sunak would 'do what is right and compassionate' but would not give further details.Read more: The best pubs in Notts according to 2023 Good Beer Guide
It is thought the issue will be resolved at the November 17 Autumn Statement, which Mr Sunak today pushed back from October 31. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt - who had originally floated the idea of ditching the triple lock, but was overruled by Liz Truss - is drawing up billions in cuts to balance the books.
New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt then put the triple lock back on the table as he sought billions in cuts. Liz Truss then overruled him a day before she resigned and said she was committed to the triple lock, but No10 then refused today to say Rishi Sunak was committed to the triple lock.
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