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Health Secretary Urges End to Doctors' Strike Amid NHS Crisis

11/17/2025

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged doctors to end their five-day strike, saying it harms the NHS and patients.
The British Medical Association began a five-day walkout over pay and conditions, rejecting a government offer that included covering exam fees.
Streeting cited a poll showing 48% of resident doctors think the strike should be called off.
BMA representative Dr. Jack Fletcher said negotiations are needed to address NHS staffing issues.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged doctors to end their five-day strike, saying it harms the NHS and patients.
The British Medical Association began a five-day walkout over pay and conditions, rejecting a government offer that included covering exam fees.
Streeting cited a poll showing 48% of resident doctors think the strike should be called off.
BMA representative Dr. Jack Fletcher said negotiations are needed to address NHS staffing issues.