David Cameron renews pledge to older voters

10:59 AM

The prime minister has repeated his promise to do right by older voters, saying on Twitter that those who have worked hard and paid their taxes “should be rewarded, not punished”.

I have a simple view that if you have done the right thing – worked, saved and paid your taxes – you should be rewarded, not punished.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2015

That's why we offer security and freedom on pensions, personal access to your GP and the ability to pass the family home on to your children

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2015

Today's news that the Basic State Pension will rise to £7,000 a year with the @Conservatives is welcome – but it's all at risk on Thursday.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2015