How means conquered ends
British politics has become a prisoner of process
“We can’t afford not to act,” said Wes Streeting, the health secretary. After six months in office the Labour government on January 3rd unveiled its scheme to sort out England’s social-care system. All parties agree the system is a disgrace. It jams the ailing National Health Service, heaps pressure on close-to-bankrupt local councils and causes misery for the infirm and disabled. So act Mr Streeting did: he unveiled an independent commission on social care. Its final report is due in 2028.
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