British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told lawmakers Wednesday that his government would present its 10-year plan before the House of Commons’ Christmas recess, setting a deadline for a strategy intended to guide its priorities ahead of a 2027 spending review.
Burnham made the commitment during Prime Minister’s Questions on Nov. 11, in response to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. He said the plan would include a proposal for a national care service, but did not give details of what the proposal would contain.
Badenoch also asked whether Boston Consulting Group was helping draft the strategy. Burnham’s recorded reply did not confirm or deny the firm’s involvement. He described the plan as a way to provide stability and leadership for the country.
The commitment builds on Burnham’s July pledge to produce a 10-year plan. In his first speech as prime minister on July 20, he said the plan would come later in 2026.
The government’s Budget 2026 says the plan will set out its long-term vision and priorities before the next spending review, scheduled for 2027. The House of Commons is scheduled to begin its Christmas recess on Dec. 17 and return on Jan. 5, 2027. Burnham did not specify a presentation date before the break.
