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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

Starmer issues last-ditch appeal as thousands of doctors strike

NHS resident doctors outside St Thomas’ Hospital in London as they start a five-day strike (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

Thousands of resident doctors have begun a five-day strike after talks with the Government collapsed over pay.

Resident doctors are taking to picket lines across England on Friday in a move which is expected to disrupt patient care.

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