Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

Kemi Badenoch has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to rule out any tax increases or increased borrowing for social care reform. In her letter, Badenoch expressed her willingness to collaborate with Burnham and other parties to find a solution, but only if he adheres to the Conservative Party's two core principles.

These principles require that any reform be fair to those who have saved over their lives and that the funding come from reducing current spending rather than raising taxes or borrowing. Burnham is expected to address adult social care in a speech this week, as part of his plan to tackle neglected issues. Badenoch emphasized the importance of the issue, noting previous difficulties in reaching a durable consensus on social care.