Top surgeon Lord Darzi, one of several non-political figures brought into Gordon Brown’s government, is to resign as health minister.
Downing Street confirmed he will remain as a government adviser but quit as a minister “to devote more time to his clinical role and academic research”.
In his resignation letter he said he had overseen the implementation of his report’s conclusions and was “deeply grateful” for the chance to serve in the government but now wanted to step down as a minister.
“As you know, I have maintained my busy clinical practice and research contributions during my time as a minister. The time has now come for me to return to care for my patients, lead my academic department, and continue my research on a full time basis,” he wrote.
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