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Andy Burnham: “I would keep the 'triple lock' - a political promise to raise the state pension each year by the highest of inflation…”

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%.
Said by
Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

Statement on welfare and employment policies.

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