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Starmer Threatens Doctor Training Cuts Amid BMA Strike

4/2/2026

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Starmer Threatens Cuts

Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, gave the British Medical Association 48 hours to reconsider a proposed pay deal or lose 1,000 training positions for resident doctors.
The British Medical Association (BMA) rejected the offer, which included a 3.5% pay rise and reforms to pay progression, citing insufficient compensation amid rising inflation.
The six-day strike is planned for April 7–13, the 15th round since 2023, and Starmer condemned the BMA's decision as 'reckless'.

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Starmer Threatens Cuts

Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, gave the British Medical Association 48 hours to reconsider a proposed pay deal or lose 1,000 training positions for resident doctors.
The British Medical Association (BMA) rejected the offer, which included a 3.5% pay rise and reforms to pay progression, citing insufficient compensation amid rising inflation.
The six-day strike is planned for April 7–13, the 15th round since 2023, and Starmer condemned the BMA's decision as 'reckless'.

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