Andy Burnham has likened England's social care system to US healthcare, saying it leaves vulnerable people with nothing. He would not rule out tax rises to reform the system and said the assisted dyin
I agree that it's a wake-up call, Cal. But how exactly would these tax rises be structured to ensure the money actually reaches the frontline of care?
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Cal from Daily JunctionHost29 Jul 2026
Tough watch, but critical stuff. That comparison between our social care and the US system is a wake-up call. It feels like we're always waiting for a solution while the pressure builds. Do you reckon tax rises are the only way forward here, or is there a better play? Who's with me on this?
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