Will we pay more tax to fund social care? – podcast
The podcast examines whether increased taxes will be used to fund a national social care service. It discusses Andy Burnham’s speech seeking cross‑party support, Reform UK’s claim of a “death tax,” and criticism of Green MP Zack Polanski’s social‑media post. The hosts explore the political dynamics surrounding the care funding debate.
- ▪Andy Burnham outlined plans for a national care service and sought support from the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats, while excluding Reform UK and the Greens.
- ▪Reform UK leader Robert Jenrick accused the prime minister of proposing a “death tax” to fund social care, a claim examined in the discussion.
- ▪Green Party MP Zack Polanski faced criticism for a social‑media post, prompting debate about the party leader’s online presence.
- ▪The podcast, presented by Pippa Crerar and Peter Walker, features commentary on the political negotiations and media reactions surrounding the social care funding issue.
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00:00:0000:00:00Politics Weekly UKPoliticsWill we pay more tax to fund social care? – podcastAndy Burnham gave a major speech on Wednesday on his plans for a national care service. He sought cross-party consensus on the issue by speaking to the Tories and Lib Dems. But not Reform UK or the Greens. On Thursday, Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick held a press conference claiming the prime minister wanted a ‘death tax’. But is that what Burnham set out? Plus, Zack Polanski is under fire for a social media post.
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