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The article discusses the political debate over breaking the UK’s pension triple lock, which guarantees a minimum rise in state pensions. While government officials privately acknowledge the policy’s unsustainability, public discourse remains cautious due to fears of backlash from pensioners. The author argues that urgently addressing the lock's future is necessary, as it consumes significant public funds and limits political options, but political parties are hesitant to act because of strong public support for preserving it.
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