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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Streeting warns doctors must feel ‘pain’ of strikes to prevent further action

Striking doctors must feel the “pain” of taking industrial action to prevent the spread of walkouts in other public sectors, Wes Streeting has warned.

The health secretary has instructed hospitals to minimise disruption to appointments as safely as possible, as up to 50,000 junior doctors stage a five-day walkout in the latest row over pay.

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