Reported claimRated False. Former prime ministers don’t receive their own special pensions, but are part of the ministerial scheme that provides a pension on retirement. They’re entitled to claim up to £115,000 a year though the Public Duty Cost Allowance, but this is for expenses associated with continuing public duties and is not a pension. · Full Fact
Full Fact rated the claim “Liz Truss receives a £125k per year ex PM pension for life.” False. Former prime ministers don’t receive their own special pensions, but are part of the ministerial scheme that provides a pension on retirement. They’re entitled to claim up to £115,000 a year though the Public Duty Cost Allowance, but this is for expenses associated with continuing public duties and is not a pension..
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