The National Health Service faces fierce criticism over its spending priorities after revelations show that trusts allocated more than £650,000 on 'woke' initiatives, even as Britain's largest medical strike in the NHS's history enters its fifth day.
Up to 50,000 junior doctors across England went on strike from 25 July, demanding a 29% pay restoration they claim would reverse a 26% real-terms decline in their salaries since 2008. The unprecedented walkout has triggered mass appointment cancellations and widespread service disruption.
