Prime Minister Andy Burnham calls for cross-party agreement on how to resolve the social care crisis, according to reports. One proposal referenced in the coverage is a potential 10% levy on inheritances, described as a way to raise funds for social care. The reports state that Burnham has previously supported an inheritance levy at the 10% level and again raised the idea in the context of seeking consensus across parties. The coverage also characterizes the measure as a potential “death tax,” highlighting concerns about the impact on families and inheritance planning, though the reports focus mainly on the proposal rather than any finalized policy. Overall, the articles present Burnham’s position as an attempt to build broader political agreement on funding and reform for social care, while drawing attention to controversy surrounding the inheritance levy concept.