The incoming Prime Minister has repeatedly backed the introduction of a 'levy on all estates' to fund social care after first proposing the idea as Health Secretary in 2010.

Andy Burnham has refused to rule out a wealth tax being part of his economic agenda, saying the country needs a "greater sense of fairness".

Marie Curie has written a letter to the prime minister-in-waiting, calling on him to channel an extra £200million a year into palliative services.