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Health Secretary Slams Doctors' Strike Amid NHS Crisis

12/4/2025

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the British Medical Association's five-day resident doctors' strike from December 17 to 22, calling it "juvenile delinquency" and "moaning minnies."
He warned the strikes could jeopardize patient care during a critical NHS period amid rising flu cases.
Streeting noted the BMA's demands for higher pay despite a 28.9% rise over the past three years.
Public support has waned, with a YouGov poll showing 53% opposition.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the British Medical Association's five-day resident doctors' strike from December 17 to 22, calling it "juvenile delinquency" and "moaning minnies."
He warned the strikes could jeopardize patient care during a critical NHS period amid rising flu cases.
Streeting noted the BMA's demands for higher pay despite a 28.9% rise over the past three years.
Public support has waned, with a YouGov poll showing 53% opposition.