Battles loom over social care, but this fight must be won. At last, we have a PM who believes that | Polly Toynbee

Burnham seems ready to use his power and influence. He understands the depth of this crisis: the task is persuading all those still in denial “People pleaser!” That’s the insult Andy Burnham’s enemies sneer at him. And yes, he will need all his mightiest people-pleasing talents to win over voters to contribute to a new national care service. Choosing this forever failed policy (22 major reviews over three decades) as his first great challenge is a remarkable act of bravery. No mere people ple...

By Polly Toynbee