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Doctors Strike: Poll Shows 69% Support Amid Tensions

11/26/2025

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Resident doctors began a strike on November 14 amid claims of support from junior doctors.
A Savanta poll showed 69% of doctors backed the strike, contradicting The Times' report.
The Times focused on a different question influenced by the Department of Health, drawing accusations of propaganda.
The omission of supportive poll results raised concerns about transparency and media integrity amid tension between the British Medical Association and the government.

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Resident doctors began a strike on November 14 amid claims of support from junior doctors.
A Savanta poll showed 69% of doctors backed the strike, contradicting The Times' report.
The Times focused on a different question influenced by the Department of Health, drawing accusations of propaganda.
The omission of supportive poll results raised concerns about transparency and media integrity amid tension between the British Medical Association and the government.