Johnson to announce controversial plans for greater NHS control

Prime minister defies warnings from his own MPs concerned that bill to shake up health service will prove gift to LabourBoris Johnson is set to spark a political row this week by announcing plans to seize greater control of the NHS, despite warnings that the “power grab” will see ministers blamed for delays in treatment and closure of local hospital units.The prime minister has told the new health secretary, Sajid Javid, to put the long-awaited health and care bill before parliament