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Health Secretary Urges NHS Efficiency Amid Labour U-Turns

1/14/2026

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the government must improve policy execution with a "get it right first time" approach.
He criticized the Labour Party's culture of excuses as undermining credibility and fueling cynicism.
Streeting stressed efficiency in the state, especially in the NHS, despite some progress.
He cited Labour U-turns, including Rachel Reeves' reversal on hospitality business-rate relief, as evidence.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the government must improve policy execution with a "get it right first time" approach.
He criticized the Labour Party's culture of excuses as undermining credibility and fueling cynicism.
Streeting stressed efficiency in the state, especially in the NHS, despite some progress.
He cited Labour U-turns, including Rachel Reeves' reversal on hospitality business-rate relief, as evidence.