Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
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"This change will generate significant savings which we will use to build up our national care service."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"I want to draw a line on a decade of division."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
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The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
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