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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Government’s fault if people die during ambulance strike, says union leader

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Rishi Sunak’s government will be to blame for any additional deaths which happen during Wednesday’s ambulance strike, a health union leader has said.

NHS leaders have warned that they cannot guarantee patients’ safety during huge disruption today, as thousands of ambulance staff walk out on the first of two one-day strikes.

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