Pensions minister candidates: Who is still in the frame?

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After a disastrous night for Labour and the Liberal Democrats, we are several steps closer to knowing the identity of the next pensions minister.

Having come up with a list of 24 contenders before election night, most of the Lib Dem and Labour options can now be discounted - indeed many lost their seat. Which leaves a clutch of Tories and a couple of wild cards. All the Conservatives named by PA's sister title Professional Pensions as potential pensions ministers survived the night, with most enjoying healthy majorities. The main criteria for the industry is someone who is committed to the brief. Society of Pensions Professionals president Duncan Buchanan said: "It is important that we have another enthusiastic pensions mini...

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