UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s opening statement at the press conference on health and the future of social care.

The video discusses the introduction of a new 1.25% health and social care levy in the UK, aimed at raising £36 billion over three years to improve healthcare services. The levy will be applied to earned income, with higher earners contributing more. It highlights the importance of funding both NHS and social care, especially in light of lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. The video emphasizes the need for reforms to ensure better care and efficient use of resources.

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