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UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticizes fellow Labour ministers for blaming civil servants for stalled reforms, calling for an end to the "excuses culture" in government.

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has turned his fire on his own side, criticizing Labour colleagues who blame the civil service for blocking reforms. In a sharp rebuke to the "excuses culture," Streeting warned that passing the buck to Whitehall bureaucrats is a sign of political weakness.
The rift exposes tensions within the ruling party as it grapples with the slow pace of delivering its manifesto promises. Streeting’s comments come as some Labour ministers express frustration with the "machinery of government," claiming civil servants are stifling innovation. Streeting, however, isn't buying it.
"We cannot just say 'the computer says no'," Streeting told a political gathering in London. He argued that ministers must take responsibility for driving change rather than hiding behind the convenient shield of bureaucratic inertia. His comments align with Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, who also noted that blaming the system is often a cover for poor policy.
The friction in Westminster mirrors Nairobi’s own struggles, where "cartels" and "deep state" are often blamed for service delivery failures. Streeting’s message is universal: political will, not bureaucratic excuses, is what moves the needle.
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