Kemi Badenoch’s means testing plan puts income of 11 million pensioners at risk

The Tory leader said on Thursday that her party would look at ways to reduce the pension bill by removing benefits from some elderly people

KEMI Badenoch’s plan to means test pensions could slash the income of 11 million people, it’s been claimed.

The Tory leader said on Thursday that her party would look at ways to reduce the pension bill by removing benefits from some elderly people.

Labour say such a plan would slash the income of some retirees by hundreds of pounds.

And it comes after Tory Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride described the ”triple lock” – which secures the increase of pensions each year – was “unsustainable”.

Mr Stride promised the Conservative Party would look at “every single aspect” of pensions policy.

Some 1.4 million pensioners qualify for Pension Credit – the basic level of means-tested support.

Labour believe the UK’s remaining 11 million pensioners would be at risk of having their pensions cut by the Tories.

Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary, said: “ Kemi Badenoch has let the cat out of the bag: the Conservatives plan to cut your state pension.

“The Tories’ policy would lead to a raid on retirement that could slash hundreds from state pensions. Badenoch should urgently come clean on how much her plan will hit families. It’s clear that the Conservatives haven’t changed and they’ve learned nothing.

“This Labour Government is protecting pensions and our commitment to the triple lock means we can guarantee the full new state pension will rise by £470 this April and rise by up to £1,900 over this parliament.”