The Latest Breaking News from Rob Laurenson

Why are junior doctors and consultants striking?

Doctors and consultants are holding their first-ever joint strikes

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2023

Strikes ‘stalling’ efforts to bring down waiting lists – PM

Rishi Sunak made the comments on a visit to a hospital in Buckinghamshire.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Catastrophic winter pressure on NHS prompted junior doctor strike ballot, says BMA

Co-chair of BMA junior doctor committee condemns government’s ‘obstinate approach’ as five-day strike begins in England

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Junior doctors vow to strike for three days each month 'for as long as it takes'

The co-chairmen of the British Medical Association's junior doctors' committee, Rob Laurenson and Vivek Trivedi, said they would stage walkouts until ministers back down

Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2023

Junior doctors’ leader apologises for booking holiday during strike

Doctors are walking out for four days and want their pay restored to 2008 levels

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Junior doctors’ leader on holiday during worst NHS strike begs forgiveness

“I can see that you feel undermined and I am really sorry”

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

Junior doctors’ leader apologises for booking holiday during strike

Doctors are walking out for four days and want their pay restored to 2008 levels

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Junior doctors’ strike threatens patient safety, say NHS hospital bosses

Hospital chiefs urge BMA and health department to talk over weekend to avert strike set to begin on Monday

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2023

Junior doctors strike to go ahead after talks with Government fail

British Medical Association representatives branded talks with Health Secretary Steve Barclay ‘disappointing’

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023