UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will push through a rise in national insurance to fund social care.

There are Cabinet objections to the tax rise but polls suggest PM Johnson will have strong public support to raise national insurance to pay for an increase in health and social care spending. Polling is two to one in favour (YouGov).

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will push through a rise in national insurance to fund social care.

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