Pensioners in Andover receiving the basic state pension are now £5.30 a week better off thanks to the Lib Dems.

This means that since the last general election 19,870 pensioners living in our area are almost £10 a week better off.  I’m delighted that pensioners are being given the respect they deserve. This is in stark contrast to the last Labour Government which insulted pensioners with a 75p a week rise.

The Lib Dems’ pensions ‘triple lock guarantee’ means that the basic state pension will go up every year. It will rise in line with earnings, inflation, or by 2.5% – whichever is higher.

A guaranteed pension rise every year!