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Public Opposes BMA's Holiday Strike Amid NHS Pressures

12/4/2025

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the British Medical Association (BMA) for planning a five-day strike from December 17 to 22, calling it irresponsible and a greater risk due to the holiday season and NHS pressures.
A YouGov poll shows public opposition to the strikes at a record high, with 53% against.
The British Medical Association argues the government has not made sufficient progress on pay and job security, which prompted the strike announcement.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the BMA's stance on online GP appointment systems, asserting that 98.7% of practices now offer this service.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized the British Medical Association (BMA) for planning a five-day strike from December 17 to 22, calling it irresponsible and a greater risk due to the holiday season and NHS pressures.
A YouGov poll shows public opposition to the strikes at a record high, with 53% against.
The British Medical Association argues the government has not made sufficient progress on pay and job security, which prompted the strike announcement.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the BMA's stance on online GP appointment systems, asserting that 98.7% of practices now offer this service.