General · 26 June 2026
Richard Walker warns Miliband could hurt households
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Higher household costs remain a key concern as business leaders and advisers argue the next government should focus on easing pressure and supporting economic growth. Richard Walker, Keir Starmer's cost of living champion, said on Friday that Ed Miliband would be a poor choice as Andy Burnham's Chancellor. Walker also urged ministers to rethink the pensions triple lock, calling it mathematically unsustainable.
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