The prime minister says he wants to open a debate about the UK’s future relationship with Europe Burnham wants to review the UK’s relationship with the EU. What are the options? From Brexit to electoral reform: key takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speech Andy Burnham has said that it is not accurate to say that he is getting rid of the pensions triple lock. In interviews this morning, he challenged this description because the plan he announced yesterday means that the value of the state pension will continue to rise in line with prices, earnings or 2.5%. The decision on the triple lock, the adjustment – and it is an adjustment – it’s not getting rid of the whole concept of the triple lock. We’re thinking all of the time, ‘how do we take a bit of pressure off people, give them some breathing space?’ It’s why one of the first decisions I took as prime minister was to remove VAT off electricity bills, and that will happen on Thursday … Continue reading...
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Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU among all ‘the options’ being considered – UK politics live
Andy Burnham, in his capacity as Prime Minister, has stated his intention to initiate a debate regarding the UK's future relationship with Europe, with rejoining the EU being one of the options under consideration. He also clarified that his recent announcement concerning the pensions triple lock is an adjustment, not its removal, ensuring the state pension's value will continue to rise based on prices, earnings, or 2.5%.
Andrew SparrowThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-09-30 · 07:45 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Andy Burnham, in his capacity as Prime Minister, has stated his intention to initiate a debate regarding the UK's future relationship with Europe, with rejoining the EU being one of the options under consideration. He also clarified that his recent announcement concerning the pensions triple lock is an adjustment, not its removal, ensuring the state pension's value will continue to rise based on prices, earnings, or 2.5%. Burnham emphasized that these measures are aimed at alleviating pressure on the public, citing the removal of VAT from electricity bills as another example of this approach.
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The plan announced means the state pension value will continue to rise in line with prices, earnings, or 2.5%.
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Andy Burnham stated it is inaccurate to say he is getting rid of the pensions triple lock.
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The prime minister wants to open a debate about the UK’s future relationship with Europe.
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Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU is among 'the options' being considered for the UK's future relationship with Europe.
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VAT will be removed off electricity bills on Thursday.
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