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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth and Karl Matchett

How much will the end of triple lock cost pensioners – and save the government?

The state pension triple lock will be scrapped from 2030 by the next Labour government under plans announced by Andy Burnham in his first conference speech as leader.

The prime minister said the mechanism would be “adjusted” to help pay for his ambitious plans for a new, free social care system.

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