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Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer held cross-party talks on social care while accelerating a review of England's social care system. Starmer did not rule out tax increases as a potential funding mechanism for social care. The review is being conducted to address the long-term sustainability of social care provision in England.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg6d21zdyro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
