Burnham says it’s ’shameful’ politicians have failed to fix social care, as he fast-tracks Louise Casey’s review – UK politics live
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The Guardian reports that Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged his generation of politicians bears responsibility for failing to fix social care. He's fast-tracking a review led by Louise Casey, with final recommendations expected by summer twenty twenty-seven. Burnham, who has campaigned for social care reform for nearly two decades, praised care workers for their professionalism and skill, emphasizing that the government can tackle difficult issues when truly committed.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jul/29/and...
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