Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham

BBC Politics Sunday 27 September 2026, 15:23 UTC 1 min read

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The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?

Burnham The (ORG) England (LOCATION) Andy Burnham (PERSON)

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Social care reform could mean big risks and big rewards for Burnham

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