Mr Webb dismissed Labour's claims, arguing that the government had "good news for today's pensioners - both the highest ever cash increase but more than that year-on-year, above inflation increases whenever earnings grow more rapidly".

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Yes, of course you should keep an eye on your plan, but leaders are prone to get caught up watching their rearview mirror all the while their vehicle speeds ever more quickly through a rapidly shifting landscape.

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