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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Adam Robertson

UK Government urged to 'do decent thing' as nurses stage second walkout over pay

THE head of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has urged Rishi Sunak to do the “decent thing” as thousands of nurses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland stage their second walkout in a row over pay. 

Speaking on the picket line at Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, RCN general secretary Pat Cullen said the strikes can be brought to an end if the Government moves on pay. 

The RCN has warned that strikes could go on for six month unless an agreement is reached.

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