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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Doctors tell Wes Streeting there must be ‘less name-calling and more deal-making’ to avoid strikes in 2026

Doctors have warned the health secretary Wes Streeting that there must be “less name-calling and more deal-making” to avoid another round of damaging NHS strikes in 2026.

The BMA pressed ahead with a five-day walkout last week after it rejected an offer from the government that did not include improved pay.

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