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Andy Burnham: “From there, in April 2030, we will adjust it. The state pension will continue to rise every year at least by prices or…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 2026
From there, in April 2030, we will adjust it. The state pension will continue to rise every year at least by prices or 2.5%. And it will hold its value relative to earnings over time so that pensioners will always share in the rising prosperity of the nation.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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During his speech at the Labour Party conference.

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