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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 24/03/2024

Mar 24, 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt discusses Russian propaganda after Moscow attack, assures pension triple lock. Labour's approach to zero-hour contracts questioned. Former Prince William's aide comments on social media storm.

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Anneliese Dodds

Jeremy Hunt

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Maintaining the pension triple lock aims to protect retirees from falling into poverty

Labour's proposal for zero-hour contracts focuses on flexibility and fair working conditions

Deep dives

Government's Commitment to Pensioners' Welfare

Jeremy Hunt affirmed that the state pension triple lock would be maintained throughout the next Parliament if the Conservative Party were to be reelected. This commitment guarantees that pensioners' incomes will keep pace with inflation, aiming to prevent them from falling into poverty. The decision to uphold the triple lock reflects the government's recognition of the financial support needed by retired individuals, highlighting the social impact of this policy. Hunt emphasized the necessity of economic growth to sustain this costly commitment, aligning it with the projected growth rate that would enable the implementation of the policy.

Introduction

2min

Retaining the Triple Lock for Pensioners in the Tory Manifesto

2min

Clarification on Labour's Stance on Zero-Hour Contracts and Productivity Boost

2min

Government Responsibility and Compensation Challenges

2min

Exploring the Princess of Wales' Cancer Diagnosis and Media Intrusion

3min

Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt does the rounds this week, saying the Russian government is creating a smokescreen of propaganda out of the Moscow terrorist attack. Hunt also guarantees the continuation of the pension 'triple lock', but not compensation for the WASPI women. Labour Party Chair Anneliese Dodds is asked about Labour's approach to zero hour contracts, and the former communications secretary to Prince William says last week's social media storm was the worst he's seen.

Produced by Joe Bedell-Brill.

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