RETHINK TRIPLE LOCK

WITH energy prices soaring along with inflation, there is call in some circles to reinstate the triple lock for pensioners.

Without the lock pensioners will get just over a three percent rise, which will certainly leave them a lot worse off.

The government are saying more pensioners should apply for pension credit. What if you are just over the amount for eligibility?

I know there has to be a cut-off point, but the people who are, for example just one pound over will lose out in a big way, leading to more hardship.

So, I think under the circumstances the government should have a re-think regarding the lock’s suspension.

David A Ellis