Burnham’s ‘Death Tax’ Threatens Millions of Families
24th May 2026
Millions more families could be dragged into paying a “death tax” on their loved ones’ estates under Andy Burnham’s plans to fund social care.
The Greater Manchester mayor supports scrapping the existing inheritance tax and replacing it with a new levy on assets to fund a National Care Service.
Mr Burnham, who is preparing to oust Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister if he wins the Makerfield by-election on June 18, has previously insisted that the wealthiest would contribute the most.