A deeper trading relationship with the EU would be the best way of growing Britain’s economy, which has an “uncomfortable” level of tax, Wes Streeting has said. The health secretary said it would not be possible for any partnership with the EU to “return to freedom of movement”, but his comments appeared to leave the […]
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Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is launching an independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD, and autism services in England. It will look at both whether there is evidence of over-diagnosis and what gaps in support exist. The government said it was already investing in expanding services, but there are long waits for therapy […]
Wes Streeting defends asylum system shake-up despite his unease | Immigration and asylum
Wes Streeting has admitted he is not comfortable with forcibly deporting families under the home secretary’s migration plans, while maintaining it is still the right thing to do. The health secretary said he thought the number of forced removals would be low under the proposed model, which is similar to Denmark’s, because there would be […]