‘Rip the plaster off’: Andy Burnham sets out vision for universal free social care
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Andy Burnham category. Published on September 27, 2026 • Originally reported by Pippa Crerar and Alexandra Topping. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Andy Burnham category. Published on September 27, 2026 • Originally reported by Pippa Crerar and Alexandra Topping. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
PM says he will put proposals for NHS-style service funded by everybody into Labour’s next general election manifesto
Andy Burnham has said that he is going to “rip the plaster off” to fix the broken social care system, as he set out a vision for a universal service that would be free at the point of use for everybody in England.
The prime minister said the new NHS-style social care service would be funded by “everybody” but did not give further details of how his radical long-term plan would be paid for.
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