Med-Tech Innovation January 2, 2024
It’s no small secret that the UK has cautiously turned its eye to Labour to take to government at the next general election – whenever that may be.
With recent polls putting Labour support at double that of the Conservatives, a lead of 23 points, it won’t be long before the civil service buckles down into ‘purdah’ – a period when new policy announcements are forbidden – and begins to hold talks with Labour ministers-in-waiting to ensure a smooth transition to a potential new government.
That will mean talking with shadow health and care secretary, Wes Streeting, and his team of junior ministers to establish what Labour’s priorities will be when in command of the Department of Health and Social...