Andy Burnham signaled on Sunday that he will outline a series of new levies to finance a completely redesigned assistance network for the elderly and sick. The UK politician intends to make these tax increases the central pillar of his platform in the next election, pledging to transition away from current funding models to secure a more sustainable service.

The decision to center an electoral strategy on tax hikes shifts the debate toward dedicated funding as a primary campaign issue. Burnham will introduce specific proposals to create additional tax revenue to facilitate a systemic overhaul of how care is provided and paid for across the United Kingdom.