Badenoch writes open letter to Burnham with challenge over tax hikes to fund social care reform

Jul 26, 2026 · 10:34 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 8 views

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Badenoch writes open letter to Burnham with challenge over tax hikes to fund social care reform

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▪ Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform — BBC News — UK

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