Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Another Doctors Strike Begins In England

Junior doctors in England have started another five-day strike over pay and working conditions. It's the 14th walk out by members of the British Medical Association in two and a half years.


Hospital bosses have warned the industrial action could be "more challenging" than previous ones as health trusts struggle with a widespread flu outbreak.


The health secretary Wes Streeting described the strike as "self-indulgent and dangerous":


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OUT: "....up that offer."
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Despite the strike coming at a busy time, Jack Fletcher from the British Medical Association says no-one should panic:


IN: "Our senior colleagues…"
OUT: "....go to A&E."
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