𝕏xUS WorldPolitics first seen 2 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #2

Critics attack push to end UK pension triple-lock

Original: Neoliberals want to end the triple-lock on state pension. They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty. Govt spen

A claim circulating online argues that neoliberals want to scrap the triple-lock on the UK state pension, accusing them of keeping wages low and leaving millions in poverty. The post cites government pension spending as a share of GDP across G7 countries, showing the UK and Canada lowest at 4.7%, compared with Italy at 12.8% and France at 12%. Supporters of the triple-lock say it protects pensioners; critics say it is fiscally unsustainable.

Why now: Ongoing UK debate over pension costs and austerity-style spending cuts is drawing renewed attention to the triple-lock policy.

UK state pensiontriple-lockG7ItalyFrance

Open on x →

Evidence

• Neoliberals want to end the triple-lock on state pension. They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty. Govt spending on state pension as % of GDP in G7 countries. Italy 12.8 France 12 Germany 9.8 Japan 8.9 USA 6.6 Canada 4.7 UK 4.7 https:// adviserservices.fidelity.co.uk · premnsikka · 1.4K

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/167072