Keir Starmer Abolishes NHS England to Cut Bureaucracy and Save £45 Billion

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 12:05 PM

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to abolish NHS England and bring the management of the National Health Service back under direct government control. Speaking in East Yorkshire on March 13, Starmer stated that the move aims to "cut bureaucracy" and return the health service to "democratic control," positioning the NHS "back at the heart of government where it belongs." The Prime Minister criticized the current state apparatus as "flabby, unfocused, and over-cautious," and outlined a broader strategy to reshape the public sector. Emphasizing the need for efficiency, Starmer highlighted that the state employs more people than it has in decades yet delivers suboptimal results. He asserted that abolishing NHS England would reduce duplication between the Department of Health and the health service, freeing up resources for frontline care. As part of his reform agenda, Starmer pledged to modernize the civil service by integrating digital technology and artificial intelligence, aiming to reduce waste and improve service delivery. He projected that these reforms could save up to £45 billion, which could be reinvested into public services. Starmer also committed to slashing the cost of regulation for businesses by 25%, asserting that such measures would enhance the state's ability to serve the public effectively. The announcement has prompted reactions from various stakeholders, including civil service unions that have expressed skepticism about the "unrealistic" savings claims. Health Secretary Wes Streeting supported the decision, stating that the government needs "more doers and fewer checkers." The move represents a significant shift in the governance of the UK's healthcare system, reintroducing direct political oversight over the NHS.

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Bloomberg

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he’s scrapping NHS England, the arms-length body that oversees the bulk of the UK’s public health care system. https://t.co/6u4qBUCZyI

Peter Stefanovic

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced NHS England will be abolished to “cut bureaucracy” and bring management of the health service “back into democratic control” https://t.co/8p839Qy4HK

Daily Mail Online

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Starmer says 'world's largest quango' NHS England will be SCRAPPED as he condemns 'flabby, unfocused and over-cautious' state for giving worst value EVER - and vows civil service AI drive can save £45bn https://t.co/V12klcO7Nt