Pension Triple Lock Reform Debate
Andy Burnham has said the government will end the pensions "triple lock" in an emotional speech at his first Labour conference as prime minister.Reported by 4 of 4 outlets; wording from BBC.
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Under the triple lock, introduced in 2011, the state pension rises by whichever is the highest of inflation, earnings or 2.5 per cent.
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Big state... bigger tax! PM admits axing state pension 'triple lock' might not cover cost of his new social care scheme - and it could take many years to set up
How it changed
- 28 Sep
More of the same isn't good enough and isn't going to get us where we need to be.'
- 29 Sep
There is widespread speculation Mr Burnham is eyeing changes to the triple-lock, which guarantees the state pension rises in line with inflation, earnings or 2.5%, whichever is highest, as a way of funding an NHS-style social care service in England.
- 30 Sep
From April 2030, Burnham plans for the state pension to only rise in line with the highest of inflation or 2.5 per cent.
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- 1 Oct
From 2030, under the plans, the automatic link with average earnings would be scrapped, with pensions to increase by either 2.5% or the rate of inflation.
Coverage 21 articles
2 Oct Burnham to pass law scrapping pension triple lock before next election
The Guardian
1 Oct Swinney ‘misrepresenting’ Burnham pension reform impact, says Marra
Evening Standard
1 Oct Burnham’s pension changes ‘completely unacceptable’, says Swinney
Evening Standard
30 Sep How will the triple lock change from 2030 and what do Andy Burnham's plans mean for you?
Daily Mail
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30 Sep Big state... bigger tax! PM admits axing state pension 'triple lock' might not cover cost of his new social care scheme - and it could take many years to set up
Daily Mail
30 Sep How to protect YOUR finances from the end of the triple lock
Daily Mail
29 Sep The Morning Poll: Do you agree with Burnham's decision to scrap the triple lock?
Daily Mail
29 Sep Burnham's triple shock: PM gambles with Labour's electoral prospects by axing pension triple lock in most Left-wing speech since the 1970s
Daily Mail
29 Sep NIGEL FARAGE: The State pension is not a handout. To break the contract with retirees now is a betrayal
Daily Mail
29 Sep Triple lock raid to cost OAPs £15billion: Burnham savaged by union chief for hitting poorest to help pay for care reforms
Daily Mail
29 Sep Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
BBC
29 Sep Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
BBC
29 Sep Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?
BBC
29 Sep Key points: Andy Burnham’s first Labour leader conference speech
Evening Standard
29 Sep Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform
BBC
29 Sep Burnham to signal willingness to look at scrapping pension triple lock to fund social care
The Guardian
29 Sep Rayner: Pensioners may be willing to back triple lock reform to fund social care
Evening Standard
29 Sep Will Burnham scrap the pension triple lock? PM to call for 'honest conversation' at Labour Conference speech
Evening Standard
29 Sep Burnham is told axing pension triple lock would be ‘electoral suicide’ as he prepares to address Labour conference – UK politics live
The Guardian
29 Sep The Papers: 'Labour split on triple lock' and 'Plot's going on, PM?'
BBC
28 Sep Burnham to vow public control of energy, water and housing while signalling end of pension triple lock in conference speech
Daily Mail
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