AGE SCOTLAND

Many older people rely on their state pension to survive, but the UK Government’s removal of the triple lock last year had a big impact on their ability to keep up with surging bills. The new PM must ensure this is reinstated and raise the value of pensions so those who are least able to keep up aren’t left further behind. A big investment in energy efficiency measures and home insulation support across the UK is also required. There needs to be a campaign to boost social security uptake for support like pension credit, council tax reduction and attendance allowance.

Brian Sloan, Age Scotland chief executive