Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office
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"Forcing council staff on to inferior pensions would leave retired workers poorer and worsen an already severe recruitment crisis for local government."
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