Long Term Care

£500 million to be spent over next three years on improving housing

Vote in House of Commons passes 272-246

“A real blow for people with less income and savings”

'The idea that people will no longer face unpredictable or unlimited care costs as a result is patently not true'

'There won’t be a “silver bullet” insurance product that covers everyone'

'It is not just about affordability.'

'Health and social care levy'

Market reactions

Breaks manifesto pledge

Despite manifesto pledge not to increase income tax, VAT or NI