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HANSARDSupporting British PensionersThat is a very important question. We need to make sure that those who will retire in 2050 can look forward to the same kind of comfortable retirements that many—not all, but…29 Jun 2026HANSARDSupporting British PensionersThe Government are committed to supporting British pensioners to enjoy a comfortable retirement after a lifetime of work. That is why we are raising the state pension throughout…29 Jun 2026HANSARDSupporting British PensionersI can give the hon. Member the assurance he asks for, which is that this Labour Administration, like all Labour Administrations, are on the side of pensioners. Of course, he only…29 Jun 2026HANSARDSupporting British PensionersI am incredibly hopeful that this Government are doing a much better job than the previous Government in supporting pensioners, not only by driving up the state pension, but by…29 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recognise the hon. Gentleman’s point, and we need to fund the NHS to stop letting down older generations. Taxes have consequences that affect the whole population, including…29 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend and I have discussed this issue on a number of occasions, and she has been an important campaigner for pensioners in her constituency who have been affected by it.…29 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is a consistent campaigner on these issues in this place and in our regular meetings, and I always learn something from those conversations. I am not going forward…29 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Member will know that a judicial review claim has been filed, and that we cannot comment on live litigation. There are legitimate views on raises in the state pension…29 Jun 2026HANSARDState Pension Age Communications and Complaints HandlingIn January 2026 the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions announced the Government’s new response to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s report into the way that…25 Jun 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentUK employment levels are strong by historic and international standards. The hon. Member is right, though, to highlight a structural challenge when it comes to young people being…23 Jun 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentThe background to this is that employment is up 920,000 since the election. As I just said, there are structural challenges when it comes to youth unemployment. I gently refer the…23 Jun 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy hon. Friend has done significant campaigning on this issue in recent months, and we all know why. The Government obviously inherited the student loan system situation, and we…23 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) Regulations 2026. I will briefly take the Committee through the…16 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) Regulations 2026I have nothing further to add. Questi on put and agreed to.16 Jun 2026HANSARDDefined Benefit Pensions Regulation: Flexible Apportionment ArrangementsWe are taking action to ensure the strong regulatory framework for defined benefit pensions remains effective as innovation develops, to manage future risks and protect member…16 Jun 2026HANSARDState Pensioners: Personal AllowanceI apologise to the right hon. Member for underselling him, but I think that he is also underselling the work that this Government are doing. Changes to the flawed welfare system…15 Jun 2026HANSARDState Pensioners: Personal AllowanceI will chunter from a standing position shortly.15 Jun 2026HANSARDState Pensioners: Personal AllowanceIt is a pleasure to speak in the debate with you in the Chair, Dr Huq. I thank the hon. Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) for opening it and for rightly…15 Jun 2026HANSARDState Pensioners: Personal AllowanceI thank my hon. Friend for her question. Our approach is to increase the basic pension and the new state pension in the years ahead, because pensioners, as well as the population…15 Jun 2026HANSARDState Pensioners: Personal AllowanceOf course. I look forward to the denunciation of the hon. Gentleman’s previous Prime Minister.15 Jun 2026