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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

BMA is acting like a cartel and threatening future of NHS, Wes Streeting says

Health Secretary Wes Streeting speaking at the NHS Providers’ annual conference and exhibition in Manchester (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

Wes Streeting has accused the British Medical Association (BMA) of acting like a cartel and threatening the future existence of the NHS.

The Health Secretary told delegates at the NHS Providers’ conference in Manchester that “some of the most effective lobbyists against paying higher tax” are the BMA’s consultants committee and its pensions committee.

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