The Guardian view on social care reform: Andy Burnham is right – this issue must be gripped | Editorial

Andy Burnham has named social care as a key area for political investment, though he wisely avoided over-promising on day one. The editorial argues that finally ending the pattern of broken pledges on this issue could help rebuild public trust in politics and the welfare state. Louise Casey’s independent commission is still in its early stages, with an honest national conversation yet to begin.