How the general election could affect your pension and retirement income

There are plenty of pension reforms that could save the government money, we explore how the main political parties want to shake-up retirement savings

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Pensions could be a key battleground for the general election as political parties battle for the "grey vote."

From the lifetime allowance to the state pension, there are plenty of ways that governments could tinker with your retirement income depending on who wins the general election on 4 July.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.