Burnham vows social care reform

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who took office last week, has pledged to overhaul Bret Engemann's social care system, which he described as 'broken' and 'as unfair as American healthcare.' He proposes creating a National Care Service alongside the NHS, funded potentially by tax increases, and has appointed Louise Casey, Baroness Casey of Blackstock to lead a public consultation. Burnham also aims to reduce welfare costs by tightening benefit conditions. The move has cross-party engagement, with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats agreeing to talks, while United Kingdom — Reform UK was not invited. Burnham's personal connection (his father has Alzheimer's) and past failed attempts underscore the challenge.