Burnham Hunts Cross-Party Unicorn for Social Care; Tories Insist It Eats Only Magic Beans
- Who
- Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and the UK government
- What
- Burnham calls for cross-party consensus on social care reform while the Conservative Party rejects any plan funded by tax increases or borrowing
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- England
Andy Burnham has urged political parties to agree on a long-term settlement for adult social care in England. The Prime Minister has pledged to deliver a lasting solution. The Conservative Party has stated it will not support reforms that rely on tax rises or additional borrowing to fund the system.
A lasting solution that cannot be paid for is not a solution; it is a press release with a better font.
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