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- John Swinney warned pensioners could lose £4 billion annually by 2050.
- Scottish Government analysis projected a £1.3 billion annual shortfall for pensioners by 2039-40.
- Swinney said UK triple-lock changes would strip Scottish pensioners of £2,000 each year.
- Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra accused Swinney of misrepresenting the UK Government’s pension stance.
- Conservative leader Russell Findlay urged Swinney to cut benefits or raise taxes to balance finances.
