Claim About State Pension Reduction in 2026
There is no evidence to support the claim that pensioners will receive only 80% of their pension from April 2026.
Keir Starmer says the government is cutting the state pension in April 2026 to 80% of its current value.
However, the government's commitment to the 'triple lock' guarantees annual increases in the state pension, with no evidence to suggest a reduction next year.
Full Fact, an independent fact-checking team, aims to improve the information environment and protect good public debate by exposing and countering harmful misinformation.
Author's summary: No evidence supports the claim of a state pension reduction in 2026.
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