New chancellor policies

I’m so disgusted with this government changing tack every two minutes. Doesn’t inspire confidence does it? Yes I’m very worried.

And yesterday confirmed by LT that she was firmly committed to it, 'and so is the chancellor'. But that was yesterday of course. Today, who knows...

It has just been announced that the triple lock won't be honoured.

How much worse will depend on where he decides to prioritise. At the moment his idea of compassionate conservatism seems to be preserving bankers' bonuses.

Things may be worse than we are being told.

I don't think Jeremy Hunt is being excessively doomful in order to gain future popularity, I think he's preparing us for the worse case scenario. If that isn't quite as dreadful, then that of course is a good thing, but if it is, no one can say we weren't warned.

I am definitely worried and just spent some of my savings on a heated throw. I don`t get benefits of any sort apart from single rate council tax. I 100% agree with everything that you say biglouis

Pensioners have already been shafted enough in this country. We get the shittiest pensions in Europe. Unlike people of working age many in this group are not in a position to get another job or increase their income. He should remember how many of us are (or were) traditionally Tory voters. I have never voted labour in my life but will certainly not be voting for this lot of sleazy gangsters in the next election.

I think we are all worried.

How could anyone not be extremely worried?

And it is not just pensioners' personal finances that will be hit but the public services that so many depend on, from social care to public libraries via bus services and the NHS.

If as has been suggested Jeremy Hunt is painting the blackest picture, intending to gain popularity later by not implementing all of it that is cruel and irresponsible.

I guess that depends on lots of other things.....how much savings do you have....what is your private pension etc etc