{
  "id": 11276861,
  "title": "Flipping public opinion on the triple lock was Burnham magic – he’ll need more of it to see his social care plans through | Polly Toynbee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/flipping-public-opinion-on-the-triple-lock-was-burnham-magic-hell-11276861",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:29:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/01/andy-burnham-public-opinion-triple-lock-social-care"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andy Burnham’s impassioned speech at the Labour Party conference demonstrated the potency of political persuasion, particularly in reshaping public opinion on contentious issues. One such issue was the controversial pensions triple lock, a policy guaranteeing that pensions grow faster than average earnings. Despite economists and even a Times leader advocating for reform to curb pension inflation, the triple lock remained a stubborn electoral obstacle.\n\nBurnham's bravery in tackling this live rail marked a significant shift in how the public viewed the policy. His speech effectively redefined the political landscape, showcasing his ability to navigate complex challenges and redefine public perception. To succeed with his social care plans, Burnham will undoubtedly need to replicate this magic, leveraging his persuasive skills to overcome the formidable opposition he faces.",
  "summary": "Rebuilding a complex and broken system into one that’s fair for all, and in the face of steely opposition: that will be the PM’s real challenge Here is rare clearcut proof of the power of political persuasion. Party conference speeches, the lifeblood of political obsessives, rarely reach the public beyond a brief news clip. But this time was different. Andy Burnham’s speech spun the dial on…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Health",
        "title": "Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/burnham-vows-to-end-existing-pension-triple-lock-in-2030-to-help-fund",
        "published": "2026-09-29T17:39:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "PM Burnham vows big shake-up for UK in high-risk political speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/pm-burnham-vows-big-shake-up-for-uk-in-high-risk-political-speech",
        "published": "2026-09-29T20:16:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "PM Burnham vows to build a ‘new Britain’ in emotional speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/pm-burnham-vows-to-build-a-new-britain-in-emotional-speech",
        "published": "2026-09-30T02:51:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "City AM",
        "title": "Economists warn of tax hikes after Burnham admits social care funding ‘shortfall’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/economists-warn-of-tax-hikes-after-burnham-admits-social-care-funding",
        "published": "2026-09-30T06:30:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Health",
        "title": "Andy Burnham’s social care plans could be much more radical | Letter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/andy-burnhams-social-care-plans-could-be-much-more-radical-letter",
        "published": "2026-09-30T16:53:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}