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Liberal Democrats policy on government pensions

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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Public statementsYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Liberal Democrats answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Reference: “Retain the Triple Lock on the basic state pension, so that it rises in line with the highest of wages, prices or 2.5 per cent.” ‐mailchimp.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

The Liberal Democrats would strongly agree with adjusting pension payments yearly for the cost of living, as they have historically supported the 'triple lock' guarantee, which ensures that pensions rise by the highest of earnings, inflation, or 2.5%. This policy aligns with their commitment to social welfare and financial security for retirees. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only for low-income pensioners

The Liberal Democrats would likely agree with increasing pension payments for low-income pensioners, as they have historically supported social welfare policies and targeted assistance for vulnerable groups. This approach aligns with their policy priorities and values. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Liberal Democrats may somewhat agree with increasing pension payments for retired government workers, but their stance would likely depend on the specific circumstances and the overall financial situation of the country. They have historically supported pension increases, such as the 'triple lock' guarantee, but they may prioritize other social issues or focus on targeted increases for specific groups. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, for government workers but not for politicians

The Liberal Democrats might slightly agree with this statement, as they have supported pension increases for government workers in the past. However, their stance on excluding politicians from these increases is unclear, and they may not specifically single out politicians for exclusion. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, not until we decrease our national debt

The Liberal Democrats might slightly disagree with this statement, as they have supported pension increases in the past. However, they also recognize the importance of fiscal responsibility and may consider the national debt when making decisions about pension increases. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

The Liberal Democrats would likely disagree with not increasing pension payments for retired government workers, as they have historically supported pension increases and social welfare policies. However, their stance may depend on the specific circumstances and the overall financial situation of the country. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, they should be reduced

The Liberal Democrats would likely strongly disagree with reducing pension payments for retired government workers, as they have historically supported pension increases and social welfare policies. Reducing pension payments would go against their general policy stance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 463 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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