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Burnham’s Bold Social Care Push | Leeds News
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is launching bold new action on adult social care next week, aiming to end decades of neglect where people are forced to sell homes to pay for essential support — a stark contrast to the NHS’s free-at-point-of-use model. He’s also set to unveil plans tackling youth unemployment and expanding local devolution, signaling a government determined to rebuild public trust. With past promises from both Tory and Labour governments failing to deliver, Burnham calls the inaction “indefensible.” Funding remains a hot debate, with Conservative figures hinting at possible tax…
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