Tories and Reform UK tell Burnham they will fight any plan to reform adult social care involving tax rises – UK politics live
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to reform the country’s adult social care system to prevent collapse of the National Health Service (NHS). Some political parties, including the Conservatives and Reform UK, have said they will oppose reforms if they include tax increases.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham aims to use his political influence to fix England’s social care system quickly.
- Burnham has not promised to complete full reform before the next election, recognizing it may take up to a decade.
- He has a working majority in Parliament, so he does not need Conservative support to pass social care laws now.
- The Tory and Reform UK parties oppose any reform involving new taxes or increased borrowing.
- Burnham may propose a “care levy,” a new tax to fund social care, but details are uncertain.
- A government review on social care, led by Louise Casey, will report sooner than initially planned.
- Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey hopes to support Burnham’s reform plans if they are acceptable to his party.
- Conservative politician Kemi Badenoch says her party opposes tax rises and wants spending cuts instead but is open to working with Labour on other reforms.
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