13.5 Pensions, State Pensions and pension Credit

13.5.1. State Pensions

13.5.1.1. Withdraw eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment and free TV Licence from pensioners who pay tax at the higher rate (40%) We will retain the free bus pass for all pensioners.

13.5.1.2. Continue to supply a single tier pension so people can plan ahead securely and feel the benefit of every pound they save.

13.5.1.3. Legislate for the 'triple lock on Pensions' increasing the state Pension each year by the highest of earnings or price growth or 2.5%.

13.5.1.4. Improve workplace pensions and continue to auto-enrol workers until all employees have independent retirement plans.