No Extra Funding for NHS Without Reform, Says Starmer

There are widespread issues across the NHS, but there will be no more money without reform, the prime minister has said. Sir Keir Starmer made the remarks after a comprehensive review of the health service found problems within the publicly-funded health care system. Findings included cancer care in the UK falling behind other countries, waiting times for hospital procedures ballooning in 15 years, and waiting times at A&E causing thousands of extra deaths annually. The investigation, conducted by independent peer Lord Ara Darzi, was commissioned by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting and sets out the themes for the government to incorporate in its 10-year plan to reform the health service....