However, the government is already facing criticism over the lack of action on social care provision - something Mr Johnson has promised to fix. He insisted the Government remained committed to long-term reform of adult social care in England but declined to say when it would publish proposals. We are committed to bringing forward reforms on social care – we are committed to that in our manifesto,' he told Sky News. 'We will be bringing forward a long-term plan for reform of social care. 'We have seen the importance of social care through this crisis.

Source: The Nation May 11, 2021 07:41 UTC