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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rowena Mason Whitehall editor

Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put health service ‘into democratic control’

Keir Starmer has brought the health service back under the control of ministers by abolishing NHS England.

The prime minister said the NHS should be overseen by politicians rather than an arm’s-length body, as it would bring greater accountability.

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