We can’t keep getting it wrong first time, Streeting admits after series of government U-turns
Government ‘must stop U-turning’, says Wes Streeting
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated the government's 'new year's resolution' should be to 'get it right first time' to avoid policy U-turns.
- Streeting defended past policy climbdowns by saying 'feedback is the breakfast of champions', suggesting it is better to correct mistakes than to save face.
- His comments come amidst recent government U-turns, including Rachel Reeves's anticipated reversal on scrapping business-rate relief for the hospitality sector.
- Streeting also criticised an 'excuses culture' within the centre-left, arguing it undermines public trust in their ability to improve public services.
- He emphasised the need for significant reform in public services, including the NHS, to combat public cynicism and improve efficiency despite limited resources.