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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Doctors should earn more than train drivers, says boss of train drivers’ union

The leader of train drivers' union Aslef has said resident doctors are “not asking for enough” in their pay dispute with Wes Streeting, arguing they should earn more than his own members.

Resident doctors formerly known as junior doctors, were awarded an average 5.4 per cent pay increase this financial year, following a 22 per cent rise over the previous two years.

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