Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?
Summary
Andy Burnham gave an emotional speech at his first Labour conference as prime minister, announcing plans to end the pensions "triple lock" from 2030. He also proposed creating a new national care service funded by savings from pension changes, lifting the ban on public ownership of water companies, and changing the UK’s voting system.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham delivered his first speech as prime minister at the Labour Party conference.
- He announced plans to end the pensions "triple lock" starting in 2030. (The "triple lock" is a rule that guarantees pension increases based on inflation, earnings, or 2.5%, whichever is highest.)
- Burnham wants to use the money saved from pension changes to create a new national care service.
- He proposed removing the ban that prevents water companies from being publicly owned.
- He suggested changing the UK's electoral system, which means how votes are counted and seats are decided.
- The speech was emotional, reflecting on the recent death of Burnham’s father.
- The reaction from Labour MPs and members at the conference in Liverpool was mixed.
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