What's unfair, unsustainable, and costs £15bn a year?
Summary
James O'Brien explores the political and economic feasibility of scrapping the state pension triple lock to fund new social care plans. He argues that the policy is unsustainable and unfair, noting that a double lock would not reduce pensions in the short term. Callers debate the social contract, with one suggesting renaming it an "old age benefit" to clarify its nature, while others warn of the political risks and public misinformation.
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