{
  "id": 10184629,
  "title": "Burnham: Social care reforms to be paid by new taxes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/burnham-social-care-reforms-to-be-paid-by-new-taxes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:13:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/burnham-social-care-reforms-to-be-paid-by-new-taxes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andy Burnham has proposed social care reforms funded by new taxes for implementation after the next General Election, potentially in 2029. The Prime Minister announced a plan for a national care service would be unveiled at the upcoming election, though it may not come until 2029. Baroness Louise Casey is conducting a review on national care and is due to publish recommendations next year, possibly including a new tax-based system. Burnham emphasized his proposed service would be free at the point of use and funded by taxpayers. He stated that current Labour manifesto constraints prevented him from pursuing such reforms previously. Burnham criticized Parliament for ignoring the issue, deeming it too challenging to address. He vowed to take on the political capital required for this reform, acknowledging potential backlash. The Prime Minister dismissed claims that the reforms would cost £18 billion annually, asserting costs were not as high. Burnham labeled English social care as \"as unfair as American healthcare\" and criticized Westminster for failing to improve this area. The Prime Minister acknowledged the economic risks of increased taxes but pledged to announce potential cuts to demonstrate his commitment to addressing the issue.",
  "summary": "Andy Burnham has said proposed social care reforms would be funded by new taxes after a General Election, claiming he wanted to create a new system where “everyone contributes”. The Prime Minister said a plan for a national care service would be presented at the next election, which may only come in 2029. Baroness Louise [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Burnham proposes social care reforms funded by new taxes post-2029 General Election.",
    "Baroness Louise Casey reviewing national care, expected to publish recommendations next year.",
    "Burnham vows to take political capital for reform, despite potential backlash."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}