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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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David Maddox

Andy Burnham warns NHS will ‘collapse’ without social care reforms

Andy Burnham NHS
  • New Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans to reduce the national welfare bill, making certain benefits , including mental health support, conditional on people taking up work.
  • Burnham warned that the NHS faces collapse unless substantial changes are made to the social care system, a long-standing issue he aims to fix.
  • He confirmed he would not seek an early general election and stated he would challenge Donald Trump when it aligns with British national interests.
  • Burnham retained Pat McFadden as Work and Pensions Secretary, signalling his commitment to welfare savings, despite previous backbench rebellions on the issue.
  • He also prioritised finding up to £13bn to meet the UK's defence spending target, while emphasising a desire to change the nature of support rather than punish beneficiaries.

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Andy Burnham warns NHS will ‘collapse’ unless social care is reformed

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