At the Labour conference in Liverpool on 29 September, Burnham said the state pension would continue to rise by inflation or at least 2.5% from 2030, when the triple lock is due to be adjusted.
Financial planners broadly welcomed the continued inflation link, although questions remain over the detail and how any savings will support social care.
The announcement also highlights the wider challenge of balancing the cost of an ageing population with pension security, with financial planners expecting individuals to take greater responsibility for funding both retirement and later-life care.