Andy Burnham pledges 'double lock' for state pensions in Labour manifesto
UKPulse News Desk
Andy Burnham has pledged to replace the state pension's triple lock with a 'double lock' in Labour's next manifesto. This change is intended to fund a new National Care Service.
- Andy Burnham has pledged to drop the triple lock on state pensions.
- The new 'double lock' mechanism is intended to fund a National Care Service.
- The existing triple lock will remain for the rest of this parliament.
Andy Burnham has pledged to replace the state pension's triple lock with a 'double lock' in Labour's next manifesto. This change is intended to fund a new National Care Service.
Mr Burnham confirmed in an address to party members that the current triple lock mechanism will remain in place for the remainder of this parliament.