Burnham's £18billion 'death tax' nightmare: Fears PM will try to impose 10% levy on ALL inheritances to fund social care
2 sources·Updated July 28, 2026
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- The Independent UK·1h agoBurnham fails to rule out 10% death tax on all estates to fund social care reform
Asked whether Andy Burnham is considering a 10 per cent tax on all estates passed on after death, cabinet minister Pat McFadden said: ‘We have to wait to see what he says in his speech tomorrow’
Read at The Independent UK → - Daily Mail News·16h agoAndy Burnham fails to rule out 10% 'death tax' on all estates to raise £18bn to pay for social care
In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Tory leader has warned against leaving it to 'the next generation to pay' for reforms.
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