The NHS, Maternity Scandals; and Why Wes Streeting is Now the Babysitter-in-Chief

As yet another NHS baby crisis cries for help, Wes Streeting pulls out the same tired lullaby… apologies, action plans, and hopes it doesn’t puke on his shoes (again).

I suppose we should all be grateful Wes Streeting still has the energy to speak in full sentences. Last week the Health Secretary, who now resembles a man trying to soothe a colicky infant with one hand while stopping it vomiting on his suit with the other; has announced yet another rapid investigation. This time it’s maternity care under the spotlight,…