Reality check: can Treasury afford pledge to raise tax-free pension allowance?

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​Can Conservative pledge for a ‘triple lock plus’ really be paid for by cracking down on tax avoidance?The Conservatives have announced plans to boost the income of pensioners with a “triple lock plus”. It is a pitch to a group who, according to many polls, are the most likely to support the Conservatives, and is for that reason seen as a measure designed to shore up the party’s core vote. Continue reading… 

Can Conservative pledge for a ‘triple lock plus’ really be paid for by cracking down on tax avoidance?

The Conservatives have announced plans to boost the income of pensioners with a “triple lock plus”. It is a pitch to a group who, according to many polls, are the most likely to support the Conservatives, and is for that reason seen as a measure designed to shore up the party’s core vote.

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