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Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge

Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
BBC News Monday 28 September 2026, 07:38 UTC 1 min read
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Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.

Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.
Andy Burnham (PERSON)
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