Britain is mostly run by its civil service. And not only at the administrative level, but most of the policy as well. I don't think it would be possible for any politician, on the left or right, to really cross them and stay in power.
And as I understand it the senior bureaucrats serve for very long periods under multiple governments. Politics and commons debates are largely theatre. Not to say that politicians can't do harm, but they are somewhat reigned in.
And as I understand it the senior bureaucrats serve for very long periods under multiple governments. Politics and commons debates are largely theatre. Not to say that politicians can't do harm, but they are somewhat reigned in.