Bidding war
The Labour Party wants to avoid a big row over pensions at its conference. It is already promising top-up payments for many poorer pensioners
TRUCKERS and farmers are not the only groups angry with the government. When the Labour Party meets for its annual conference in Brighton later this month, pensioners will be holding a rally to lobby for higher pensions. The issue will also be debated at the conference, which could discomfort Tony Blair.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “Bidding war”
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