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Andy Burnham calls for universal free social care in England

Original: 'Rip the plaster off': Andy Burnham sets out vision for universal free social care https://www.theguardian.com/politics/

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has set out a plan for universal free social care, urging the government to 'rip the plaster off' and confront the issue of how to fund and reform the system. The proposal would remove means-testing and charges for care, positioning Burnham as a voice for bolder reform in the Labour Party ahead of potential leadership discussion.

Why now: Burnham is widely seen as a potential Labour leadership challenger, so his policy interventions draw intense political attention.

Andy BurnhamLabour PartyGreater ManchesterUnited Kingdom

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• 'Rip the plaster off': Andy Burnham sets out vision for universal free social care https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/27/andy-burnham-sets-out-vision-for-universal-free-social-care # Politics # SocialCare # UK · guardian_world@robot.villas · 3

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