PM Andy Burnham outlines social care reform at Labour conference

Summarised from 2 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:01 · Archive

Prime Minister Andy Burnham set out plans to reform the triple lock to pay for social care in a speech to the Labour Party conference.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham gave his inaugural conference speech as Prime Minister to the Labour Party gathering. He set out plans to reform the triple lock as part of efforts to pay for social care, having warned the conference beforehand that this would be a 'different kind of speech'.

The Makerfield MP's address was well received by party members and supporters from his home constituency who attended in number to demonstrate their support. His speech marked a significant moment for the Labour Party conference.

How it is being reported

• Behind the scenes of Andy Burnham's dramatic Labour conference speechEXCLUSIVE: From conversations with his mum and brothers, to shutting himself away at home - this is the inside story of Andy Burnham's Labour conference speechManchester Evening News · 30 Sept, 18:37
• Makerfield supporters turned out for PM Andy Burnham's big party conference speechRepresentatives of his home constituency turned out in number to show their support for Andy Burnham as he made his inaugural conference speech as PMWigan Today · 30 Sept, 07:34
• They laughed, they cried, they ditched the triple lock - Andy Burnham's speech leaves party faithful delightedThe latest tearjerker to grace UK screens: the Prime Minister's Labour Conference speech.Manchester Evening News · 29 Sept, 20:22
• Andy Burnham just gave the most consequential Labour leader speech in 20 years - he also put a target on his backHe had warned the conference that this was a “different kind of speech”. He was not kidding says Rob Williams.Manchester Evening News · 29 Sept, 18:51
• Andy Burnham announces major DWP and money changes including new rule from 2030Andy Burnham announced a number of key money changes at the Labour Party conferenceManchester Evening News · 29 Sept, 16:38
• PM Andy Burnham sets out plan to reform triple lock to pay for social care in Labour Party conference speechMakerfield MP Andy Burnham gave his first speech at the Labour Party conference since becoming prime minister.Wigan Today · 29 Sept, 15:22
• Andy Burnham's nine key announcements and law changes made in Labour conference speechThe Prime Minister set out his vision for the country in his first Labour leader conference speechManchester Evening News · 29 Sept, 15:11
• Andy Burnham speech LIVE as Prime Minister addresses Labour Party conferenceThe prime minister is expected to address energy costs and social care in his first leader's speechManchester Evening News · 29 Sept, 13:53
• What Prime Minister Andy Burnham will say today in key Labour Party conference speech amid triple lock rumoursHe's due to announce a new publicly-owned 'Great British Grid' in a bid to bring UK energy costs downManchester Evening News · 29 Sept, 07:34

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