Health secretary Wes Streeting defends delay in social care reforms

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : "Helen Walker, chief executive of Carers UK, representing unpaid carers, welcomed news of the reforms, adding: "As part of the first phase, we must see quick and decisive action on any recommendations brought forward by the commission to improve social care, and government must ensure there is sufficient funding in the forthcoming spending review to deliver and to prevent further cuts in social care.
60% : He said: "The harm caused by government inaction is already deep, and the consequences for those who currently draw on care will be irreparable if immediate intervention is not forthcoming.
57% : "We also need to see discussions on longer term sustainable funding for social care started as soon as practicably possible.
51% : "The current timetable to report by 2028 is far too long to wait for people who need social care, and their families.
43% : "Shadow health secretary, Edward Argar, said the Conservatives would "engage constructively" but "after 14 years in opposition it is deeply disappointing that Labour don't have a plan for social care".

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