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.
The four worst words in British politics
Saying “not a good look” is not a good look
Inflation in Britain looks irritatingly persistent
Worse, the risk has appeared just as growth is sputtering
Inflation in Britain looks irritatingly persistent
Worse, the risk has appeared just as growth is sputtering
Labour lacks good ideas for improving Britain’s schools
Making private ones a bit more expensive is not an inspiring start
Britons brace themselves for more floods
A warming planet is making a soggy island soggier