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Making social care the defining issue of the next general election guarantees Burnham cannot go early17:06 Political editor David Maddox looks at how Andy Burnham’s plan to make reforming social care the centrepiece of the next election changes everything UN speakers' go-to quotes: Ancient texts, modern greats and a little Talking Heads17:06 Presidents, premiers, monarchs and cabinet ministers have plenty to say at their annual gathering at the U.N. General Assembly Sir Kevin Sinfield makes strong start to ‘Grand Finale’ MND charity challenge17:06 Sir Gareth Southgate joined Sinfield, who is aiming to run an ultra marathon every day for seven days. Beverley Callard issues update after passing out on soap set: ‘My life is on hold’17:06 Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has issued an update after revealing she passed out on the set of her new soap and an ambulance had to be called. Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed, 32 captured after crossing from Pakistan17:06 Afghanistan says its forces have killed 28 fighters and captured 32 others, including alleged Islamic State members crossing from Pakistan Strictly Come Dancing’s Motsi Mabuse sends Josh Widdicombe playful warning16:35 Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse playfully admonished new host Josh Widdicombe during his first live broadcast on Saturday night (26 September). Burnham to put plan for free national care service to the public at next general election16:35 The prime minister said he would ‘grasp the nettle’ of social care reform in England and put his plans to voters at the next election |