Sign up for the latest from M.E.N. political editor Jennifer Williams Government plans to raise National Insurance to help fund social care reforms could result in Boris Johnson facing a Tory backlash as cabinet talks over the final details of the policy continues.
The increase in National Insurance would be in breach of the 2019 Tory manifesto, risking unrest within his cabinet and on the backbenches.
Mr Johnson, Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have been ironing out the details, as the government prepares to announce its long-awaited reforms to social care.
Reports suggested that £5.5 billion more funding has been agreed for NHS shortfalls later this year, much of which will contribute to clearing the backlog caused
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