Waterson loss could cripple Tory pension competence - UPDATED

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The Conservatives' pensions capability has been severely damaged with the loss of Nigel Waterson from the Commons, the EEF says.

Tory pensions spokesman Waterson lost his Eastbourne seat overnight. Waterson has been a key part of the current 2012 reform package, a key proponent of political consensus and is noted in the i...

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