PM Andy Burnham proposes national care service in England to tackle 'threadbare' social care system

Andy Burnham pledged on 27 September that Labour's next election manifesto will include a universal social care service for England, funded by taxation, modelled on the NHS. The prime minister said the current system is threadbare. Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey urged cross-party talks. Unite called for more action on living costs.

Source: PM Andy Burnham proposes national care service in England to tackle 'threadbare' social care system — BBC

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