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Truss: 'I Am Completely Committed To Triple Lock, So Is Chancellor'

UK

PM Liz Truss asked by SNP Westminster leader on commitment to the pensions triple lock. States that 'we will maintain the triple lock and I am completely committed to it' and says that the chancellor is too.

  • Comes after speculation rises that the gov't could ditch the triple lock due to the high rate of inflation (one of the locks) - see 0935BST bullet.
  • With speculation on Truss' leadership rising, she states "I'm a fighter not a quitter".

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