State pensions at the ‘highest they’ve been in three decades’ despite triple lock freeze | Personal Finance | Finance

“It wouldn’t have been justified or fair regarding the circumstances. That said, because of this Government’s policy of the triple lock, I’m pleased to say that pensions now are at their highest level, relevant to earnings, in three decades.

“We continue to be a party who supports those who need our help.”

Despite this assertion, recent polling has suggested that public trust in the Government has fallen when it comes to their handling of state pensions.

A survey of adults in the UK conducted by Nerdwallet found that 36 percent of respondents said that the triple lock freeze has made them “less trustful” of pension decisions.