Could the UK Chancellor John Healey scrap the pension triple lock? | BBC Newscast
Adam and Chris interview the Chancellor John Healey at Labour party conference following his first speech in the role. In his speech, the chancellor announced
Adam and Chris interview the Chancellor John Healey at Labour party conference following his first speech in the role. In his speech, the chancellor announced £6bn of new contracts for British shipyards, which he said would help defend the UK in the long term, and emphasised the need to reindustrialise Britain and get more young people into work.
But amidst a tough global economic picture, the chancellor is under pressure with UK diesel hitting an all-time high price. Plus, could the triple lock pension pledge be scrapped to help fund other things? Adam and Chris break down what he had to say.
For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews 00:00 Chancellor John Healey is on Newscast 05:50 What are the pressures facing the UK economy? 10:00 How is the government funding new apprenticeships? 13:39 Could the pension triple-lock be scrapped?
15:40 Will the Chancellor tackle diesel prices at the next budget? 19:20 Chris and Adam debrief the chancellor's interview
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