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‘Rip the plaster off’: Andy Burnham sets out vision for universal free social care
The GuardianAnalysis
Andy Burnham has set out a vision for a universal, NHS-style social care service in England that would be free at the point of use and funded by everyone, though he gave no details on how it would be paid for. He ruled out implementing reforms before the next general election and said Labour would put the proposals in its next manifesto, acknowledging the plan carries political risks.
