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Andrew Lansley

Andrew Lansley is a British politician who served as the UK’s Secretary of State for Health from 2012 to 2013 and previously led the Conservative Party's health policies. He is known for proposing reforms aimed at shifting NHS services toward more competition and privatization, emphasizing patient choice and local management. Lansley's policies were part of broader efforts to reshape how healthcare is delivered in England, encouraging more private sector involvement. His work has sparked significant debate about the balance between public and private healthcare provision and how best to ensure quality and efficiency in the NHS.