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http://www.theguardian.com/politics/201 ... -dwp-plans

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that has already started, NEST, National Earnings Saving Trust (private sector).

palming the total payment system out to the private sector is the next step ...

the same is happening within the NHS ...

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In a frank assessment the document says: "Opportunities to go further [with savings] are limited … [as] much of the 'low hanging fruit' has already gone.

So the scope for major savings are going to be very tough. I suspect that they will have to start cutting pensions.

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In a frank assessment the document says: "Opportunities to go further [with savings] are limited … [as] much of the 'low hanging fruit' has already gone.

So the scope for major savings are going to be very tough. I suspect that they will have to start cutting pensions.


i think IDS has already put that in place ...

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In a frank assessment the document says: "Opportunities to go further [with savings] are limited … [as] much of the 'low hanging fruit' has already gone.

So the scope for major savings are going to be very tough. I suspect that they will have to start cutting pensions.


i think IDS has already put that in place ...

Not until after the election.

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In a frank assessment the document says: "Opportunities to go further [with savings] are limited … [as] much of the 'low hanging fruit' has already gone.

So the scope for major savings are going to be very tough. I suspect that they will have to start cutting pensions.

Unlikely without cross party consensus as Pensioners Vote unlike many young people so the politicians are scared of them

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In a frank assessment the document says: "Opportunities to go further [with savings] are limited … [as] much of the 'low hanging fruit' has already gone.

So the scope for major savings are going to be very tough. I suspect that they will have to start cutting pensions.

Unlikely without cross party consensus as Pensioners Vote unlike many young people so the politicians are scared of them

Quite possible with a pensions making up an even bigger share of benefits.

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