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Burnham's Labour conference announcements

Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech and the policy announcements that followed.

1. Monday 28 September 2026

   Burnham's first conference speech as PM: triple lock to change in 2030 to fund care service

   In his first Labour conference speech as prime minister, Andy Burnham said the pensions triple lock would change from 2030 to help fund a National Care Service, and announced an electoral reform commission. Outlets differ on whether the lock is \"scrapped\" or \"adjusted\", and on whether the savings can cover care.

   18 outlets

2. Tuesday 29 September 2026

   Burnham announces publicly owned Great British Grid body at Labour conference

   In his first Labour conference speech as prime minister, Andy Burnham announced Great British Grid, a publicly owned body to invest in the electricity grid. Outlets differ on whether it amounts to "public control", how much money it has, and what it means for bills.

   4 outlets

3. Tuesday 29 September 2026

   Nature minister's 'far-right' remark on nostalgic countryside draws Tory and Reform criticism

   Nature minister Jenny Riddell-Carpenter told a Labour conference fringe event that a nostalgic pub, warm ale and black Labrador vision of Britain would be a far-right one. Only right-leaning outlets covered it, and all stress the backlash.

   3 outlets

4. Tuesday 29 September 2026

   Burnham announces repeal of ban on public ownership of water companies

   In his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham said the government would repeal a ban on public ownership of water companies. Coverage is thin: one business report and one opinion column.

   2 outlets