Lee Peart 07 August 2024

Labour reaffirms commitment to National Care Service

Care minister Stephen Kinnock has reaffirmed Labour's commitment to a National Care Service.

Speaking after chancellor Rachel Reeves scrapped delayed care charging reforms along with plans for an adult social care training and development fund, Kinnock said Labour remained committed to supporting the social care workforce in the long term.

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