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IVF Pioneer Resigns in Protest of Doctors' Strikes

7/12/2025

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Lord Robert Winston, a trailblazer in IVF, has stepped down from the British Medical Association in protest against upcoming strikes by resident doctors in England. He voiced concerns that the planned five-day walkout, beginning July 25, could erode public trust in healthcare, stemming from unresolved pay disputes with the government.

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Lord Robert Winston, a trailblazer in IVF, has stepped down from the British Medical Association in protest against upcoming strikes by resident doctors in England. He voiced concerns that the planned five-day walkout, beginning July 25, could erode public trust in healthcare, stemming from unresolved pay disputes with the government.