Wes Streeting attacks centre-left for ‘excuses culture’ of blaming civil service

In remarks that will be seen as criticism of Starmer allies, health secretary says own side are helping right roll the pitch'

Wes Streeting has criticised the centre-left for an excuses culture" that blames the UK's slow pace of change on Whitehall officials and interest groups.

As No 10 prepares to make a fresh attempt at civil service reform, the health secretary said politicians were not simply at the mercy of forces outside of our control".