RICKY Tomlinson has demanded Rishi Sunak keep the triple lock pension pledge.
He warned if it is axed: “People will die.”
The PM has not ruled out scrapping the lock, as more Tory cuts loom.
WITH Remembrance Sunday still fresh in our minds, Ricky Tomlinson warns that forces veterans could be caught up in any raid on pensions.
And the caring Royle Family star said he fears pensioners will die if the Tories break their election pledge to keep the vital triple lock in place.
Campaigning Ricky, 83 – wrongfully jailed for strike action in the 70s – said it was a “disgrace” the elderly are using foodbanks in one of the world’s richest nations and demanded No10 protect them in Thursday’s Budget.
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