Keir Starmer abolishes NHS England to bring health service back to ‘heart of government’ - NHS England was created by the Conservatives more than a decade ago

The Prime Minister said decisions about billions of pounds of taxpayer policy should not be taken by an ‘arms-length’ body.

The announcement by the PM follows a string of departures from NHS England including chief executive Amanda Pritchard.

Sir Keir Starmer said NHS England will be abolished to 'cut bureaucracy' and bring management of the health service 'back into democratic control'.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to abolish NHS England and bring the health service under government control. Giving a speech on his plans for civil service reform today, the Prime Minister has confirmed he will scrap the “arms-length body” NHS England.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced NHS England will be abolished to "cut bureaucracy" and bring management of the health service "back into democratic control".

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

Sir Keir Starmer has announced NHS England will be abolished to "cut bureaucracy" and bring management of the health service "back into democratic control".The Prime Minister said decisions about billions of pounds of taxpayer policy should not be taken by an "arms-length" body as he vowed to implement sweeping reforms which the Government says will deliver better care for patients.