Reported claimRated Former prime ministers do not receive their own special pensions, but are part of the ministerial scheme that provides a pension on retirement. They are entitled to claim up to £115,000 a year when they leave office, but this is for expenses associated with continuing public duties. · Full Fact
Full Fact rated the claim “Liz Truss has decided to take her £125,000 a year pension for ex-prime ministers for life.” Former prime ministers do not receive their own special pensions, but are part of the ministerial scheme that provides a pension on retirement. They are entitled to claim up to £115,000 a year when they leave office, but this is for expenses associated with continuing public duties..
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