AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLabour Conference Fallout: PM Andy Burnham used his first conference speech to promise a National Care Service in England, funded by ending the state pension “triple lock” from 2030 and replacing it with a “double lock” tied to inflation or 2.5%, while keeping the triple lock for the rest of this Parliament—sparking immediate backlash from unions and critics who warn pensioners could lose out. EU Rejoin Talk: Cabinet minister Louise Haigh admitted the current EU settlement “is not working”, as Burnham opened the door to “options” for a closer relationship with Brussels, including rejoining routes, raising fresh questions about Labour’s red lines. RAF Fairford Security Update: Counter-terror police said no improvised explosive devices were found in vans near RAF Fairford; a quantity of petrol was recovered and five men released on bail remain under investigation. Local Finance Pressure: An AA analysis says councils made a record £1.4bn profit from parking charges, with accusations that some authorities treat parking as a “cash cow”. Energy Grid Plan: Burnham’s “Great British Grid” would bid for future transmission projects via Great British Energy, not nationalise the existing grid.
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