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Burnham Pledges Social Care Reform at Next Election, Promises Free Service
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CNBC TV18•27-09-2026, 16:56
Burnham Pledges Social Care Reform at Next Election, Promises Free Service
- •Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans to tackle Britain's social care crisis, proposing a free-at-the-point-of-use system funded by the population.
- •Burnham, speaking at his first Labour Party conference, stated his proposal would be presented at the next national election, due by mid-2029.
- •He emphasized his commitment to addressing the issue, stating he would "rip the plaster off" and put his plan to the public for testing.
- •The delay in presenting the social care reform offers Chancellor John Healey flexibility before the October 28 budget.
- •Burnham aims to inspire hope for the Labour Party and address the cost of living crisis, while acknowledging difficult decisions ahead regarding the economy and defense spending.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to present his proposal to tackle Britain's social care crisis at the next national election, which is due by mid-2029.
Burnham stated that the issue resonated deeply for him after his father passed away in a care home earlier in the month.
Burnham was reticent regarding the exact funding details, but he stated that the plan would be free at the point of use with the cost spread across the population, and he delayed presenting it until the next general election to help avoid major tax rises.
