General election 2019: The pensions manifesto pledges

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All of the major political parties have now unveiled their policies on pensions ahead of the general election. PA's sister publication Professional Pensions looks at what they have promised.

With this year's snap general election now just days away, all of the UK's major political parties have outlined their pension pledges in their manifestos. As the parties vie for power, pensions do not get much of a look-in, especially with the political arena continuing to be dominated by Brexit. Nevertheless, the Conservatives, Labour, and the Liberal Democrats have made a number of commitments on retirement policy. The pledges span across pensions taxation, collective defined contribution, pensions dashboards, and equal rights. Professional Pensions has outlined all you need to kno...

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