From 29 Jul 2026 11.00 BST Burnham does not rule out tax rises for social care reform, but says current inefficiencies should be tackled first Q: [From ITV’s Rebecca Barry] Can the government realistically reform social care without raising taxes? double quotation mark Social care is not a vote winner. The Conservatives are ready to work with Labour on serious proposals to reform social care. View image in fullscreen Ed Davey speaking to Andy Burnham on social care reform. View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham meeting residents in at the Jewish Care care home this morning.