The Conservative Party launched its manifesto yesterday in the marginal seat of Telford with the 64-page document including a number of pensions pledges.

Financial Planning firm Quilter has hit out at the Labour Party following the launch of its manifesto, claiming the party’s tax plans would hit self-employed workers.

Former Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd and Nicky Morgan, who recently chaired the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee, are to stand down and not contest their seats in the upcoming General Election.