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Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?

Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?

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Nevertheless, if it implemented a universal and comprehensive social care system then the expected revenues from the proposed reform could fall short.

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Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?Image source, Getty ImagesByBen ChuPolicy and analysis correspondent, BBC VerifyPublished29 September 2026In his Labour conference speech, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would "adjust" the triple lock on the state pension to help pay for a new "national care service" in England from 2030.While his proposed reform is likely to reduce public spending on pensions, analysts say it would be unlikely to save enough money between 2030 and 2040 to pay for comprehensive social care reform.BBC Verify has looked at the key figures.What is the planned triple lock reform?Since it was introduced by the coalition government in 2011, the triple lock has guaranteed that the UK state pension rises each year in line with…

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