Andy Burnham and John Healey to make major state pension announcement in October

NewsCost Of LivingAndy BurnhamBig announcement for basic and full state pension claimants08:44, 03 Aug 2026John Healey and Andy Burnham are set to make a massive announcement over the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension in October. Labour Party Prime Minister Mr Burnham’s government has set a date for a late October budget.‌Mr Burnham and Mr Healey plan to “spread money and power” out of Westminster. The pair have confirmed the Autumn Budget for October 28, 2026.‌There, they will confirm how much the basic AND full state pension will rise by next year, following the Triple Lock announcement from Mr Burnham before he took office, which confirmed he'd be adhering to the pledge.‌READ MORE Andy Burnham has £37 plan for roads in England from January 2027Mr Healey said Labour wa