Burnham: Social Care Reforms to Be Paid by New Taxes

Burnham commits to social care reform even if it means unpopular tax hikes

The Prime Minister said he was prepared to risk his political future on a plan to provide free social care.

Burnham: Social care reforms to be paid by new taxes

Andy Burnham has said proposed social care reforms would be funded by new taxes after a General Election, claiming he wanted to create a new system where “everyone contributes”.  The Prime Minister said a plan for a national care service would be presented at the next election, which may only come in 2029. Baroness Louise [...]

Burnham to put plan for free national care service to public at next general election

The prime minister said he would ‘grasp the nettle’ of social care reform in England

Andy Burnham signals tax rises to fund free social care

The Prime Minister will put social care plans in next Labour manifesto.

Burnham says social care must be free at the point of use like NHS

Andy Burnham said he is ready to 'grasp the nettle' of the issue and be 'unpopular' after years of wrangling over policies.