Will Burnham scrap the most expensive promise in politics?

Andy Burnham now looks a shoo-in for number 10, and he has grand plans for the UK economy. One thing many have been crying out for is scrapping the triple lock on pensions, which has been a boon for pensioners, but a drag on public finances. So will Burnham be brave enough to get rid of it? And what else might he do to boost our stagnating economy?

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Guest: Jack Barnett, economics correspondent, The Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

Producers: Harry Stott, Harry Bligh.

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