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‘Macho’ Barclay is hampering the settlement of nurses’ dispute, says RCN leader

The Health Secretary has been accused of undervaluing the work of nurses because it is a ‘90% female profession’.

The Independent UK

16,000 appointments postponed during nurses’ strike, NHS data shows

Some 10,000 staff in England, as well as nurses in Wales and Northern Ireland, took part in the 12-hour action in a bitter dispute over pay.

The Independent UK

Ministers warned cancer survival rates could fall due to NHS staff and pay crises

Exclusive: Head of Cancer Research UK says waiting lists for care could get even longer unless health service’s problems are fixed

The Guardian - UK

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Mum working full time as nurse struggling to afford childcare

The 37-year-old newly qualified nurse said: "You shouldn't be going into debt when you're working, should you?"

Liverpool Echo

Tory advert trying to demonise Labour over strikes runs risk of backfiring

Conservative MPs and strategists question the launch of the attack ad, as polls suggest the public support strikes

The Guardian - UK

Nurses strikes: What are the demands and what is the government offering?

Industrial action is biggest by nurses in NHS history

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak resists pressure to negotiate with nurses on pay to avert strikes

The Prime Minister insisted the offer was ‘appropriate and fair’.

Evening Standard

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Nurse who treated Boris Johnson for Covid says they've 'had enough' as strikes to escalate

Jenny McGee - who resigned last year over the "lack of respect" for the profession - blasted the government as the RCN warned walkouts are set to be more widespread in January

Daily Mirror

Commuters face more disruption as new rail strikes begin

Rail, Maritime and Transport union workers are taking action affecting 14 train companies and Network Rail.

Evening Standard

More misery on the rail network after talks fail to resolve pay dispute

Rail, Maritime and Transport union workers are taking action affecting 14 train companies and Network Rail.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s intensive care nurse says 'we've had enough'

The profession is 'terribly understaffed' and nurses 'just want a fair wage', insists Jenny McGee

Wales Online

Health Secretary slammed for turning his back on striking nurses out in the cold

Health Secretary Steve Barclay was slammed for turning his back on nurses and their patients as tens of thousands walked out today in the biggest strike in the RCN's 106-year history

Daily Mirror

Paddy McGuinness joins NHS nurses picket line showing support for strikes

Paddy joined the picket line at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool today, as tens of thousands of NHS nurses hold industrial action across the United Kingdom.

Chronicle Live

‘We’ve had enough’ – Boris Johnson’s intensive care nurse

Jenny McGee cared for the former prime minister when he became seriously ill with Covid-19.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Former Tory ministers join calls for Sunak to negotiate with nurses

After first day of strike, NHS leaders and former pay review boss implore PM and Steve Barclay to review offer

The Independent UK

Hundreds of hospital appointments postponed as nurses take part in strike

Members of the Royal College of Nursing took part in a 12-hour action on Thursday over pay and safe staffing levels.

The Independent UK

England’s chief nursing officer Ruth May offers support to striking nurses

Health Secretary Steve Barclay said Dame Ruth’s support of nurses is ‘absolutely right’ but Downing Street said she does not speak for the Government.

Chronicle Live

'They saved my life' - North East public back striking NHS nurses, and even deliver coffee and sausage rolls

NHS nurses received lots of support on the picket lines during unprecedented strike action.

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Daily Mirror

'Time Tories ditch lie claiming review into striking nurses' pay was independent'

Ministers' determination to crush union resistance yet again stops them negotiating or finding a compromise, says Paul Routledge

The Guardian - UK

Hot drinks and public sympathy for nurses on the picket lines

For many striking in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, staff shortages are a bigger issue than pay

The Independent UK

Government cannot ‘sit back’ on strikes amid warning pay rows will worsen, NHS leaders say

‘The government cannot just sit back and let future strikes happen when patient care is on the line,’ says Matthew Taylor

The Guardian - UK

Striking nurses need the public behind them to keep pressure on ministers

Analysis: polls show support for industrial action by nurses has fallen, with many concerned about the risks to patients from walkouts

Daily Mirror

'Put your warm coat on!' Nurses hit out as Tory Steve Barclay dodges striking staff

The Royal College of Nursing said Steve Barclay 'missed an opportunity' to come face-to-face with strikers after he visited a hospital with no industrial action - and was only filmed in an empty room

Liverpool Echo

Nurse on strike for late daughter who'd 'want me to be here'

Ann San and up to 100,000 other nurses went on strike today

Nottingham Post

The Nottinghamian: Historic nurse walkout and new underground venue planned for city

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