Starmer Announces Plans to Abolish NHS England as Part of Public Sector Reforms

Sir Keir Starmer has revealed plans to abolish NHS England in order to streamline operations and allocate more resources to frontline services, with the goal of returning management "to democratic oversight". The decision comes after a wave of departures from top positions at NHS England, signaling internal turmoil. Health Secretary Wes Streeting labeled the action as "the last straw" following the troubled 2012 restructuring that led to extended wait times and diminished patient contentment. Starmer further stated intentions to slash business regulatory expenses by 25%, highlighting the importance of redirecting funds to vital sectors like healthcare.