Tories are planning to take all but £100k from the estates of elderly to pay for care. The elderly and their offspring won't vote for that.
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The former & current laws mean you lose all but £23k. It's being raised to £100k.
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But being extended to those cared for in their own homes. It's still a grab and will alienate their core vote.
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Not sure I understand your point. What about carers allowance - will they be looking to get that back too eventually? Surely our health is a
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lottery and that's why we should pay for social care during our working lives while fit and well. National insurance should insure.
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But it doesn't - that's th point. An aging population, living longer so NI doesn't cover the costs anymore.
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Then increase National Insurance and invest it better.
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