UK. Nicola Sturgeon goes on the offensive at Tory ‘plunder on pensions’
Campaigning in the North East ahead of tonight’s STV debate, she made the point that a vote for Ruth Davidson’s party would mean Tory MPs that would “rubber stamp” the cuts of Theresa May.
Her appeal was to older voters who she claimed could make a crucial difference in an election that has seen the Tory throw away a 22 point lead and led to parties in Scotland asking for votes in anticipation of being kingmakers in Westminister.
The SNP have hinted at a progressive alliance which would ensure the triple lock on pensions and offer security to older people.
Speaking ahead of campaigning in seats in the North East today, Nicola Sturgeon said: “Throughout this campaign, it has become absolutely clear that the Tories want pensioners to bear the brunt of their austerity agenda with an unprecedented assault on pensioner incomes.
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