Keir Starmer, once a critic of short-termism in politics, now faces the challenge of avoiding the same sticking-plaster approach with his leadership in power.
The DWP exemplifies how sticking-plaster politics can lead to a series of failures across departments: long NHS waiting lists drive long-term sickness and unemployment.
With the cost of benefits for people with long-term health conditions expected to rise significantly, the DWP is increasingly seen as the 'bucket' for other departments' failures.
Youth unemployment is highlighted as an impending crisis, particularly as the job market fails to adequately prepare young people with the necessary skills for employment.
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