‘Biggest misstep of the campaign to date’

> The premier set out plans last week to transfer a big share of the cost of care for the elderly from taxpayers to recipients who can afford to fund it themselves. > Many believed it may see their houses sold off after their deaths to pay for care received. > May says opponents and the media has misrepresented the policy proposal which she says is part of an attempt to change the care system in an ageing society. > 40 per cent were opposed to the change to elderly care provision, showed a poll on Saturday. > It also showed 49 per cent opposed May’s plan to tighten the criteria for raising the state pension each year.