Burnham vows to 'rip the plaster off' with universal free social care plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he intends to "rip the plaster off" to address problems in the social care system, according to the Guardian.

Burnham set out a vision for a universal social care service, funded by everyone, that he said would resemble the National Health Service model.

He said he plans to include these proposals in Labour's next general election manifesto.

The announcement adds to ongoing debate in UK politics over how to reform and fund social care for the future.