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UK PM Burnham pledges free social care plan by next election

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on 2026-09-27 pledged to present Labour's proposal for a universal social care service free at point of use in the next national election. He committed to providing full funding details before voters go to the polls.

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UK's Burnham pledges to offer social care reform at next election

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LONDON, Sept 27 - Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Sunday to present his proposal to tackle Britain's social care crisis at the next national election, saying it would be free at the point of use, with the cost spread across the population.