Badenoch wants to save the Triple Lock. But senior Tories want it gone
- Posted on October 3, 2026
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In brief
Conservative Party leadership faces internal conflict over pension policy as the annual conference approaches. Badenoch advocates maintaining the Triple Lock mechanism that guarantees pensioner income protection, while senior party members push for its removal to reduce government spending. This policy dispute reflects broader tensions within the party regarding fiscal priorities and welfare commitments during economic uncertainty.
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Badenoch wants to save the Triple Lock. But senior Tories want it gone
As the Tory conference is set to begin, a row is potentially rumbling
