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Labour Leader Calls BMA's Pay Strike Reckless Amid Deadline

3/31/2026

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Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, described the pay deal rejection as reckless and set a 48-hour deadline.
The British Medical Association (BMA) plans a six-day strike from April 7, demanding a 26% pay rise.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warned extra NHS jobs would be withdrawn if strikes proceed.
The BMA's chair, Dr. Jack Fletcher, said terms changed and this is the 15th resident doctor strike since 2023.

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Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, described the pay deal rejection as reckless and set a 48-hour deadline.
The British Medical Association (BMA) plans a six-day strike from April 7, demanding a 26% pay rise.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warned extra NHS jobs would be withdrawn if strikes proceed.
The BMA's chair, Dr. Jack Fletcher, said terms changed and this is the 15th resident doctor strike since 2023.