16 April 2010
Labour's 2010 election manifesto pledged to restore the link
between the state pension and earnings from 2012. The party had
previously stated its aim to start raising the state pension in
line with earnings rather than prices form 2012 "subject to
affordability and the fiscal position".
Under current legislation, the link has to be restored by
2015.
Labour also confirmed that, if re-elected, the state pension age
will rise to 68 for both men and women between 2024 and 2046, but
no new policies were announced regarding pensions.
