The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism, especially during critical moments in US history. The donation appeal highlights their commitment to providing accessible reporting without paywalls. In a related news piece, Labour's pensions minister, Torsten Bell, reassured that the government is not considering means-testing for the state pension, nor scrapping the triple-lock provision that guarantees annual increases. This measure, often criticized, ensures pension growth by comparing it to inflation, wage increases, or a set percentage. Bell's statements aim to quell concerns around potential changes proposed by the Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch.
Dismissing the idea of means-testing the state pension directly, pensions minister Torsten Bell confirmed that Labour is not looking at either measures of means-testing or scrapping the triple-lock.
The triple-lock measure is also safe under Labour, guaranteeing pension increases by the highest of three measures: inflation, average wage increase, or 2.5 per cent.
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