Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is seeking a cross-party consensus to reform England's social care system, acknowledging that previous political efforts have failed. However, the Conservative Party has already signaled opposition to funding models involving tax increases or borrowing.
Why it matters
Social care reform is a critical domestic issue in the UK, directly impacting the sustainability of the National Health Service and the welfare of an aging population.
Andy Burnham said no party could claim the high ground after decades of failure on the issue. Andy Burnham said no party could claim the high ground after decades of failure on the issue. Social care Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care PM promises lasting solution for England but Tories rule out backing changes funded by tax rises or borrowing
Prefer the Guardian on Google Andy Burnham has pledged to work collaboratively with other parties to find a lasting solution on social care, though the Conservatives have ruled out backing changes funded by tax rises or borrowing.
Senior Labour and Liberal Democrat figures have privately cast doubt on Burnham’s ability to find a cross-party consensus on social care reform in England, given the terms of the Tories’ participation.
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