# Tories and Reform UK oppose Burnham's social care reform with tax hikes

The Conservative Party and Reform UK have jointly declared they will oppose any attempt by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to reform adult social care if it involves tax increases. This political resistance could stall crucial social care reforms that many consider overdue. The standoff highlights deepening divisions over how to fund Britain's struggling social care system.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jul/27/andy-burnham-social-care-politics-live-latest-news-defence-nhs-reform-uk-tories-updates) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:32:30 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/28/andy-burnham-cross-party-consensus-reforms-social-care) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:30:13 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/29/reform-uk-councillor-charged-after-alleged-racist-social-media-post) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:33:24 GMT

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj4k54g0ldjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:47:08 GMT