Sir Keir's argument overlaps with the former PM's - that the proliferation of arm's length bodies slow down change.

And what did Liz Truss argue after her time in government ... She said that "Blair and Brown had imposed a web of legalistic architecture that added process and put more power in the hands ...

In her first three years in the job, an average of 16,000 public sector posts a year were scrapped. Between 1979 and 1983, ...

A multitude of bands will perform 20 shows this summer at Rockin’ on the River during the weekly concert series at the Black ...

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Listening to Keir Starmer announce this morning that he is going to abolish NHS England can only make the Conservatives ...

She said that "Blair and Brown had imposed a web of legalistic ... technocrats", which granted is a point where you might think Truss and Starmer would depart and no doubt do in many instances.

Even Conservatives are impressed by the prime minister abolishing NHS England. Will he stop at nothing to deliver a smaller, more efficient state, asks John Rentoul ...

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement this month and it could lead to some major changes for homeowners.