Debates ignore public sector pension issues

Jenna Towler
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Concerns over public sector pensions were ignored during the three party leader debates ahead of the election, Axa says.

Axa Life head of pensions and savings policy Steve Folkard said it was disappointing reform of public sector retirement provision was ignored by the candidates vying to occupy Downing Street. He...

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