Starmer Outlines Major NHS Reform Plans

In response to the critical findings of the Darzi review, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has committed to significant reforms of the NHS, stating that 'no more money will be provided without reform.' The report highlighted profound issues within the NHS, including long waiting lists and inadequate community care, attributing these challenges to austerity and underinvestment over the past decade. Starmer emphasized the need to shift care from hospitals to community settings, embrace digital transformation, and focus on preventive health measures. He warned that reforming the NHS will be a long-term endeavor, potentially taking a decade, and will not be universally popular. Health Secretary Wes Streeting echoed Starmer's sentiments, arguing that simply increasing funding would overwhelm the public sector. Both leaders acknowledge that without major changes, the NHS risks further decline.