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Health Secretary Slams BMA for Misleading GP Claims

11/28/2025

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Wes Streeting, the UK Health Secretary, criticized the British Medical Association as misleading and unprofessional.
The dispute centers on online GP contact rules that the BMA previously agreed to.
Streeting described the BMA's accusations against the government as deeply unprofessional.
The BMA argues the changes have reduced face-to-face appointments and increased workloads.
Wes Streeting plans to consult other organizations for GP contract negotiations.

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Wes Streeting, the UK Health Secretary, criticized the British Medical Association as misleading and unprofessional.
The dispute centers on online GP contact rules that the BMA previously agreed to.
Streeting described the BMA's accusations against the government as deeply unprofessional.
The BMA argues the changes have reduced face-to-face appointments and increased workloads.
Wes Streeting plans to consult other organizations for GP contract negotiations.