Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform
In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.
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"I hope we can find common ground on the issue."
— Kemi Badenoch , Politician
"But we will only support a solution that abides by two core principles."
— Kemi Badenoch , Politician
"The last thing Britain needs is further tax increases to pay for social care."
— Kemi Badenoch , Politician
"This has to be the start of a real effort to end the social care catastrophe."
— Sir Ed Davey , Politician
"It most certainly is, Ed. Let's work together to find some common ground."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
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Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who announced the ban on petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030.
Leader of the Conservative Party and Member of Parliament for Saffron Walden.
He is the leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.
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