Burnham vows to seek new ‘long-term’ relationship with EU in emotional Labour conference speech
Summary
Andy Burnham, speaking at the Labour conference, promised to seek a new, long-term relationship with the European Union, saying Brexit has hurt economic growth. He also announced plans to end the pensions triple lock and use the money to create a national care service free at the point of use.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham gave an emotional speech at the Labour conference, reflecting on personal family experiences.
- He said Brexit has not given the UK more control and has slowed economic growth.
- Burnham plans to present options for a new long-term relationship with the EU at the upcoming summit.
- He pledged to end the pensions triple lock, linking pension increases to inflation or a 2.5% rise instead of wage growth.
- Savings from ending the triple lock will fund a national care service free when used, similar to the NHS.
- Burnham highlighted problems in the current care system, including poor treatment of care workers and financial burdens on families.
- He wants to create broad support for care system reforms and promises they will be fully funded without borrowing.
- Burnham also announced plans to propose changes to the electoral system through a national commission.
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