Is Andy Burnham betting his premiership on fixing social care?
Andy Burnham has set out plans to fix England’s struggling social care system — promising a new National Care Service, cross-party talks and a review designed to tackle a system he says is no longer working. But how quickly can reform happen, and who will pay for it?
In this episode, we unpack the announcement, and ask whether the new PM can finally deliver meaningful change.
Later, we're joined by Sky News' economics and data editor and of host of the 'Stuff Matters' podcast - Ed Conway - to analyse the economic challenges ahead for Burnham.
Video Summary
AI GeneratedAndy Burnham is proposing a major reform of England's social care system to address systemic failures and financial inequities. He seeks a cross-party consensus to create a sustainable funding model, acknowledging that while the NHS is free, social care often leads to financial ruin for families. The discussion explores the political risks, economic trade-offs, and the urgent need for structural change.