Inflation figures: Truss must confirm rise in pensions and benefits today

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

In response to the announcement of an inflation rise of 10.1%, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney said: 

"In the midst of this cost of living catastrophe, pensioners and those relying on benefits cannot be undercut and left to struggle further.

"Liz Truss must act today to reassure the public and confirm in Parliament that pensions and benefits will rise to match inflation.

"Not one penny can be lost, to do so would be gross negligence and failure of our most vulnerable members of society."

ENDS

Notes to Editor

The latest inflation figures from the ONS can be found here