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By: Helen Whately

Helen Whately is the shadow secretary of state for work and pensions of the United Kingdom

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  • Labour’s war on pensioners punishes people for doing the right thing

    Opinion

    The government wants to mandate how pension funds should invest – a clear breech of fiduciary duty that puts people’s life savings at risk, says Helen Whately and Mark Garnier Labour is waging a war on savers. This should be a big story, but it’s been drowned out in the cacophony of the Budget unravelling. [...]

    Aging politician contemplates pension policy reform amidst triple lock debate in 2025 economic climate.
  • Noble intentions are not enough. Reeves must fess up to mistakes

    Opinion

    Reeves's good intentions mean nothing against rising inflation, meagre growth and falling employment, writes shadow secretary Helen Whately.

    EYNSHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: British Chancellor Rachel Reeves gestures during a speech on economic growth for Britain at Siemens Healthineers on January 29, 2025 in Eynsham, England. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is delivering a speech outlining the government's plans to boost economic growth through a raft of new investment and regulatory measures. The speech comes following months of criticism over the Labor government's handling of the economy. (Photo by Peter Cziborra - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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