The Labour Party has vowed to ensure the fallout from Brexit does not undermine the sustainability of the UK's economy and pensions system but warned the country faces "serious times".
Speaking at Pensions and Benefits UK 2016 on 28 June, former shadow pensions minister Angela Rayner said the economy is "teetering in the balance" and the country is at a "crossroad" following the population's decision to leave the European Union (EU). Rayner (pictured), who has stepped down from the role to become shadow women's and equality minister in a testing time for the party, said vulnerable people should not lose out from Brexit. She said: "We are in serious times. We need to get into a good place as we know our economy is teetering in the balance. Ordinary people in this co...
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