Striking doctors have ‘squandered the goodwill’ of government, health secretary says
Wes Streeting believes doctors ‘rushed’ to strike
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting accused resident doctors of squandering "considerable goodwill" by staging a five-day strike across England.
- Streeting stated he remains open to negotiations with the British Medical Association's resident doctors committee, despite accusing them of "rushing" to strike.
- He reiterated that the government cannot offer pay rises but is prepared to discuss working conditions, career progression, and other financial benefits.
- The BMA co-chairs urged Streeting to make a credible offer, stating they want this to be their last strike.
- The strike impacted patients and the NHS, though fewer appointments were postponed compared to previous walkouts, which collectively led to 1.5 million cancellations.