NewsCost Of LivingPensionCalls are growing for the pension policy to be ditched15:13, 08 Jul 2026Andy Burnham is coming under increasing pressure to scrap the state pension triple lock when he becomes Prime Minister.‌The former Greater Manchester Mayor appears certain to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street later this month.‌And he'll become PM at a time when calls are growing louder to rethink the triple lock.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham £35,000 state pension rule if he becomes Prime MinisterGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppThe policy, originally introduced by the Conservatives, ensures an annual increase to the pension in line with whatever is highest out of inflation, wage growth and 2.5%.‌The idea is to ensure the pension keeps pace with living standards but it is incredibly c