Burnham pledges radical public service overhaul and pension reform in fiery conference speech
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered his first major speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, promising a 'new path' for Britain that breaks with 40 years of policy. He announced plans for a free National Care Service, changes to the pension triple lock by April 2030, and the creation of a publicly owned 'Great British Grid.' While the speech received standing ovations, analysts warn that funding these ambitious reforms will be difficult amid rising inflation and political pressure from the right and left.