Tories and Reform UK tell Burnham they will fight any plan to reform adult social care involving tax rises – UK politics

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is turning his attention to social care reform as he enters his second week in office. The Guardian reports that Burnham has pledged to use whatever political capital he has to finally fix England's crumbling social care system, warning that without rapid action the National Health Service could effectively collapse. An extensive BBC interview airs on Panorama tonight, where he's expected to detail his approach—though the Conservative Party and Reform UK are already promising to oppose any solution involving tax increases.

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