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An open letter asking NHS England to keep its code open

23+ UK tech professionals urge NHS England to reverse closure of publicly-funded code repositories, arguing that taxpayer-funded software must remain open for security, quality, and democratic accountability.

Friday, May 1, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Hacker NewsBY sys://pipeline

A coalition of 23+ tech professionals has published an open letter urging NHS England to reverse its decision to keep government-funded code repositories private. The signatories argue that publicly-funded code should remain open to ensure quality, security, and accountability per UK Government Design Principles.

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