'Starmer can't be trusted to protect pensioners' cash'

TORIES claim Sir Keir Starmer "can't be trusted" to protect pensioners' cash after he repeatedly refused to commit to the triple lock.

- Sam Lister and Steph Spyro

The Labour leader squirmed as he said he would only keep the formula in place once he looks at the "state of the finances" and will "only make promises we can keep".

Matt Vickers, deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, said: "Labour's position on pensions is as clear as mud.

"Sir Keir Starmer refused to commit to the triple lock because he doesn't have a plan, and can't be trusted to protect pensioners' cash."

Essential

Keeping the triple lock will be a pledge in the Tory election manifesto.