Andy Burnham is pushing for a sweeping overhaul of social care, warning the NHS could collapse without it, but funding remains a major hurdle. He’s proposing a national care service, but faces pushback from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who demands no tax hikes or new borrowing—and insists savings from current spending, not future generations, should pay for it. Burnham’s past proposals faced “death tax” accusations, and today’s system still forces many to sell homes for care, ignoring those with savings over $23,250. With adult care costs already at $35 billion and rising, officials explore options—including a 10% estate levy—while Burnham insists fixing care is vital to reducing hospital stays and emergency calls, pledging major reforms before he leaves office.
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