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Andy Burnham: “I will scrap the state pensions triple lock by 2030 to fund major changes to the social care system.”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2026
I will scrap the state pensions triple lock by 2030 to fund major changes to the social care system.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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Announcement at Labour conference

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