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- WorldBurnham’s Tuesday pledge leaves Labour policy details unspecifiedLabour’s conference opened in Liverpool on Sunday, September 27, after Andy Burnham became prime minister in July. He said his Tuesday speech would show he was prepared to take hard decisions, but the South China Morning Post report identifies no specific measures for the address.1 min
- WorldBurnham proposes pension rule change from 2030 to support care serviceThe prime minister says pensions would continue to rise by inflation or at least 2.5%, but no longer automatically track earnings. He intends to use the resulting savings to help fund a national care service in England.3 min
- WorldUK PM calls for overhaul of public services at first Labour conferenceAt his first Labour Party conference as prime minister, the UK leader said Britain needs a fundamental rethink and pledged a major expansion of public services.2 min
- WorldBurnham sets out pension changes, public ownership plans and voting reformIn his first Labour conference speech as party leader and prime minister, Andy Burnham promised a new direction for Britain while outlining plans on water ownership, pensions and electoral reform. He also paid an emotional tribute to his late father.2 min
- WorldBurnham puts electoral reform at centre of Labour’s next campaignThe prime minister says Labour will contest the next general election on a pledge to change the voting system, but has yet to specify how a proposed commission would work.2 min