CIVIC LANE Reuters reported on August 27 that Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a funding test as Parliament returns and expensive domestic promises move from announcement to delivery. His agenda includes social-care reform and ending homelessness while the government is also trying to respect fiscal rules and cover other spending pressures. The choices could affect taxes, borrowing and public services used by millions of households. Supporters of new revenue can argue that underfunded services require more money, while opponents can argue that government should first reallocate existing budgets. That leaves a clear choice over the principle that should guide the next round of funding decisions.