Labour’s mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham says carers in England should be among the best-paid people in society and not among the lowest-paid, as he vows to overhaul the social care system. Speaking in the context of fairness in health and social support, Burnham argues that the current arrangements are unjust, comparing the situation to inequities he associates with parts of the U.S. healthcare system. Across the coverage, the central thrust is that social care needs structural change, with pay and recognition for those who provide care presented as key elements of that reform. The Independent and Yahoo! UK both report Burnham’s pledge and his claim that the system is not delivering fairness either to carers or to the people who rely on care services. While the articles focus on his stated vision and principles rather than specific policy details, they agree on his position that carers should be valued more highly and that social care in England requires an overhaul.