Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?
Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 29, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Politics

Andy Burnham announced at his first Labour conference as Prime Minister that the government will end the pension 'triple lock.' He reflected on his father's recent death and expressed his commitment to honor his memory by creating a new national care service funded by pension savings from 2030. He also proposed ending the ban on water companies being publicly owned and suggested changing the UK's electoral system. The BBC's Jack Fenwick explained how Labour MPs and members in Liverpool received these major announcements.
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