The Papers: 'Labour split on triple lock' and 'Plot's going on, PM?'
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing political pressure ahead of a major speech regarding the potential reform or scrapping of the pension 'triple lock.' Media outlets are divided on the implications, with some warning of a voter revolt while others suggest the move is necessary to fund social care.
Why it matters
The triple lock is a cornerstone of UK pension policy; any change to it carries significant political risk and economic impact for retirees.
Image caption, A number of the papers preview a speech from Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday, where the Times says he will pledge to have an "honest conversation" with voters over "difficult issues" that have been ignored for "far too long by Westminster". Ahead of the speech, the paper highlights ongoing questions around reforming the triple lock, under which pensions rise each year by the highest of inflation, average earnings or 2.5%. It writes that the issue has "exposed deep splits" among senior Labour figures.
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