Burnham considers 10% 'death tax' for social care funding
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a 10% "death tax" on all estates to fund a new National Care Service in England. The idea, which Labour previously floated in 2010, would involve a compulsory contribution from people's estates after they die. Conservative and Reform UK leaders have already said they will fight any plan involving tax rises to fund social care reform.
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