Burnham Targets Social Care Crisis | Belfast News

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is poised to confront England’s neglected adult social care crisis, vowing to tackle it head-on after years of inaction — a move he’ll make next week alongside urgent plans to address youth unemployment and devolution debates. Unlike past governments, Burnham is willing to risk political capital to fix a system where care isn’t free, forcing many to sell homes and excluding those with savings over $23,250 from council help. With projected costs soaring past $2 billion by 2029, opposition parties are demanding funding transparency — hinting at possible tax hikes — while calling for cross-party unity to deliver lasting change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d46bc7b415f77e07