Burnham, expected to become Britain's next PM in little over a week, was quizzed about his triple lock plans last Friday - and suggested he has plans already in place

Under the triple lock, the UK’s state pension rises each year by whichever is highest out of inflation, wage growth or 2.5%.

Burnham, expected to become Britain's next PM in little over a week, was quizzed about his triple lock plans last Friday - and suggested he has plans already in place