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

The pound will receive a boost after Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party will not be pitted against Conservatives in 317 seats in next month’s election.

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.

EU heads of state extended the Brexit until 31 January - in principle - today via what was dubbed a “flextension”.