英国首相安迪·伯纳姆在党大会演讲中宣布将在本届议会期间通过立法改革养老金三重保障机制1。尽管该保障承诺将保留至2030年，但伯纳姆计划在下次大选前启动改革1。改革将调整工资增长要素，以避免工资飙升年份出现过大幅度的养老金增长1。
根据政府估计，这一调整将在2030年代末每年减少养老金支出150亿英镑，到2050年每年减少500亿英镑1。节省资金将用于资助英国国家护理服务1。不过，独立智库Resolution Foundation对储蓄数字提出质疑，表示实际节省范围难以确定，从零到约24亿英镑每年不等，具体取决于所用参考模型1。
公众舆论对伯纳姆的计划呈现分化态势。民调显示48%的选民支持该改革方案，而反对比例为28%1。然而，工会组织以及野党对此持反对立场。联合工会总书记沙龙·格雷厄姆称取消三重保障是"选举自杀"1，保守党、改革英国党和自由民主党也都批评了该政策1。
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to pass legislation reforming the pension triple lock during the current parliamentary term, despite the government commitment to maintain the guarantee until 2030.1 The proposed reform would adjust the earnings growth element to prevent excessive pension increases in years when wages rise sharply.1
The government estimates the changes will reduce annual pension spending by £15 billion in the late 2030s and by £50 billion annually by 2050.1 However, the Resolution Foundation think tank has cast doubt on these savings projections, stating that estimates are difficult to calculate and could range from zero to approximately £24 billion per year depending on the reference model used.1 Burnham has indicated that savings from the reform will be used to fund the establishment of a national care service in Britain.1
Public opinion appears favorable to the prime minister's position, with polling showing 48 percent of voters support Burnham's plans compared to 28 percent opposed.1 Opposition has emerged from multiple quarters, including Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham, who characterized the removal of the triple lock as "electoral suicide."1 The Conservative Party, Reform UK, and the Liberal Democrats have all criticized the policy.1
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