Health7/25/2025The Guardian

Streeting says ‘we won’t let BMA hold country to ransom’ as resident doctors start five days of strikes – UK politics live

Streeting says ‘we won’t let BMA hold country to ransom’ as resident doctors start five days of strikes – UK politics live

The article discusses the ongoing strike by resident doctors in the UK, as the British Medical Association (BMA) demands higher pay. Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the government is doing its best to "minimize risk and disruption" caused by the strike. The Conservative party has accused the Labour party of "opening the door" to the strikes by granting "inflation-busting pay rises without reform" last year. Consultants are largely supportive of the resident doctors, recognizing the financial hardship they face due to factors like increased student debt and salaries not keeping up with the cost of living. The strike is scheduled to last for five days, timed to coincide with a time when many people are away, in an effort to send a strong message.

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