Readers debate UK social care funding and reform, responding to Andy Burnham's call for cross-party agreement. Discussions cover wealth taxes, pension triple lock abolition, and the fairness of selling homes for care, emphasizing support for disabled individuals.
Andy Burnham outlined plans for a national care service, seeking cross-party support from Tories and Lib Dems. Robert Jenrick (Reform UK) claimed the PM desired a 'death tax'. Green Party's Zack Polanski faces criticism over a social media post, prompting discussion by Pippa Crerar and Peter Walker.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces unprecedented opposition attacks on his climate and energy policies, a shift from past cross-party consensus. Kemi Badenoch and Reform party are challenging net zero targets, while internal Labour debates have watered down investment pledges. Experts argue this is a misreading of public support for climate action.
YouGov polling for MSI Reproductive Choices finds 90% of UK adults support the right to access abortion, with support spanning political parties (94% Labour, 91% Conservative, 95% Green, 86% Reform). However, nearly one in five people believe abortion access could be reduced, rising to over a quarter of 18-25-year-olds, who cite US developments and rise of far right as concerns.
