Badenoch Urges PM to Fund Social Care by Cutting Spending
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch insists reforms must be financed through reduced expenditure, not tax hikes.
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Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has written to the Prime Minister, requesting that he rule out any tax rises or increased borrowing to fund social care reform. In her letter, Badenoch stated that any solution must be financed by reducing current spending and must also be fair to individuals who have saved for their future needs. She expressed a willingness to collaborate with other parties on reform, provided they adhere to these two core principles.
Principles for Reform
Badenoch outlined that any proposed solution must first be equitable to those who have made provisions and saved throughout their lives. Secondly, she emphasised that the necessary funds should be generated through reductions in current expenditure. She stated that the Prime Minister must reject any tax increases or borrowing that would place a burden on future generations. Badenoch also noted that with existing economic pressures, such as businesses relocating and high living costs, further tax increases would be detrimental.
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Background to Social Care Proposals
Andy Burnham, who is expected to deliver a speech on adult social care this week, first proposed a universal system for social care in England in 2009 when he served as health secretary. This issue has seen various pledges for reform over the years. In 2019, Boris Johnson, then Prime Minister, promised to resolve the social care crisis. More recently, in July 2024, Sir Keir Starmer faced criticism when the Labour Party abandoned plans for an £86,000 cap on personal care costs.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has advocated for social care reform, stating it must be the beginning of a genuine effort to address the ongoing crisis and ensure family carers are not overlooked. Burnham responded to Davey on X, indicating his openness to working together to find common ground.
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