Why Keir Starmer abolished the £200bn quangoSir Keir Starmer saved his big announcement until last. Answering questions from the audience, Sir Keir Starmer said: “Among the reasons is because of the duplication. We have a communications team in NHS England and the health department of government; we have strategy teams in the health department and NHS England. Quangos at risk as Starmer slims down WhitehallIn his speech Sir Keir Starmer will pledge to slash the cost of regulators, something that could mean many quangos are closed down. PM’s plans for reformSir Keir Starmer will today lay out plans to reform the “flabby” British state which he says is holding back delivery.

Source: The Times March 13, 2025 13:12 UTC