Andy Burnham has announced he plans to change the triple lock in 2030 so that pensions only increase by whatever is highest out of inflation or 2.5%. The money will be used to help fund part of a national care service. Do you support or oppose this policy?

Andy Burnham has announced he plans to change the triple lock in 2030 so that pensions only increase by whatever is highest out of inflation or 2.5%. The money will be used to help fund part of a national care service. Do you support or oppose this policy? Published on 29 September 2026 → Survey conducted on 29 September 2026 on 4503 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Strongly support

17%

Somewhat support

31%

Somewhat oppose

14%

Strongly oppose

14%

Don't know

25%

Strongly support

17%

Somewhat support

31%

Somewhat oppose

14%

Strongly oppose

14%

Don't know

25%

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