Keir Starmer Unveils NHS Reform Plan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to propose a comprehensive 10-year reform plan for the NHS, following a critical report by Lord Darzi that highlights severe issues including ballooning wait times and low staff morale. Starmer emphasized that the NHS needs 'major surgery' to address its challenges, advocating for a shift towards community services and digital care rather than merely increasing public spending. Health Secretary Wes Streeting cautioned against injecting more funds without meaningful reform, suggesting that such actions could overwhelm the public sector. Starmer, who recently took office after a landslide election victory, aims to implement systemic changes that involve NHS staff and patients in the reform process. The proposed reforms come in response to the NHS's struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing industrial actions. Starmer's commitment to improving the NHS reflects a broader goal of enhancing public health and managing rising healthcare costs sustainably.