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What is NHS England - and what does abolishing it mean?

Sky News Thursday, 13 March 2025
What is NHS England - and what does abolishing it mean?Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed plans to abolish the "arms-length body" NHS England.
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News video: Ed Davey expresses support for NHS England abolishment

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Sir Ed Davey has spoken out in support of Keir Starmer's decision to scrap NHS England. Speaking in Yorkshire on Thursday following the announcement, the Liberal Democrats leader said that while he supports the decision, more needs to be done. "The truth is it's not the big issue in the NHS - the big...

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