On the recordAugust 4, 2026
I would keep the 'triple lock' - a political promise to raise the state pension each year by the highest of inflation, wage increases or 2.5%.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukI would keep the 'triple lock' - a political promise to raise the state pension each year by the highest of inflation, wage increases or 2.5%.
Statement on welfare and employment policies.
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