Since its introduction, the triple lock has delivered a substantial increase in the value of the state pension and afforded older citizens a welcome measure of economic security. It enjoys cross-party support. However, it also begs an important question – why is our current system unable to provide a similar level of economic stability to our children and young people?
It is sobering that on a range of metrics we can no longer say that life is getting better for the next generation. Too many young lives are blighted by poverty, one in five children are struggling with their mental health, many more are missing out on education, security and legal protection.
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