Jeremy Corbyn On Raising Pensions And Living Wage

The video discusses the importance of the triple lock policy for protecting pensioner incomes, guaranteeing that pensions will rise by the highest of 2.5%, inflation, or average earnings. It highlights the speaker's long-standing commitment to this policy. Additionally, the video addresses the issue of freezing working-age benefits, with plans to allocate funds to correct system anomalies and raise the living wage to £10 an hour, while also addressing unfair work capability tests for those with disabilities.

What is the triple lock policy designed to protect?

• Pensioner incomes

• Healthcare benefits

• Education funding

• Housing subsidies

Which of the following is NOT a measure used in the triple lock policy?

• Fixed 5% increase

• 2.5% increase

• Average earnings increase

• Rate of inflation

What is a significant challenge mentioned in relation to the Conservative policy on benefits?

• Increasing taxes

• Freezing working-age benefits

• Reducing healthcare funding

• Cutting education budgets

What is one of the proposed solutions to address the anomalies in the benefits system?

• Reducing pension amounts

• Cutting disability benefits

• Increasing the retirement age

• Raising the living wage to £10 an hour

What issue is highlighted as being unfair to those with disabilities?

• Healthcare access

• Work capability tests

• Housing availability

• Education opportunities