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Reform UK has indicated that the state pension triple lock is "open for debate" or potentially unsustainable, with key figures signaling a willingness to alter or scrap it, despite potential, in-party disagreements on the timing
. While not explicitly pledging to scrap it in formal 2024 literature, senior party members have indicated it is under review due to the high cost burden on taxpayers.
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Key details of Reform UK's stance on the triple lock:
- "Open for debate": Leader Nigel Farage stated in February 2026 that the policy is under consideration rather than guaranteed, despite discussions about its long-term future.
- "Absolutely" rethink: Reform UK’s Richard Tice has suggested they are thinking of abolishing the triple lock, describing it as "unsustainable".
- Potential Split: While senior figures discuss removing it, there have been signs of debate within the party regarding the speed of change, with some members, such as Robert Jenrick, holding different views.