Wes Streeting’s divide and rule tactics may have won against the doctors – but more strikes are coming | Polly Smythe

The article discusses the recent strikes by public sector workers, particularly ambulance workers and resident doctors, and the role of Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, in this issue. The article highlights that the Labour party, under Streeting, has taken a more confrontational stance towards the unions, a shift from their previous approach. This is seen in Streeting's criticism of the ambulance workers' strike, where he blamed the government for the chaos. However, the resident doctors' strike has seen the "surgical slipper" on the other foot, with protesters using Streeting's own tweet against him. The article suggests that while Streeting's "divide and rule tactics" may have worked against the doctors, more strikes are likely to come as public sector workers continue to struggle with issues such as low pay and poor working conditions. The article also notes that the public has sympathy for these workers, and the Labour party's approach may have political consequences.