The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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In the Queen’s speech at the opening of Parliament, we learnt that pension reform is proposed for the current session. A bill will be printed very shortly. The Prime Minister hopes that a new, sustainable pension settlement will prove a lasting legacy. He is going to be disappointed.
Last May, the white paper on pensions (on which the new bill is based) promised to make them fair, simple, affordable and sustainable. Just who is kidding whom? Outside the public sector, how many …
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