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England's Resident Doctors Begin Six-Day Strike Over Pay

4/3/2026

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Doctors Strike Action

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days starting April 7, 2023, after unsuccessful pay negotiations with the government.
Sir Keir Starmer warned that the government may withdraw its proposal for NHS jobs and training places if the strike continues beyond 48 hours.
The British Medical Association (BMA) claims the government's pay rise offer fails to meet inflation and cost of living needs.
The BMA will consult senior doctors regarding potential industrial action due to ongoing dissatisfaction with pay negotiations.
This strike will be the 15th since the dispute began in March 2023.

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Louis Mosley, Palantir Technologies UK executive, urged the government to keep the £330 million NHS contract amid concerns over Palantir's reputation and its role in public health data management.
Labour MP Chi Onwurah argues government's break-clause exploration with Palantir is justified due to transparency and data security concerns with implications for NHS digital transformation.
The number of NHS organizations using Palantir's technology has increased, though healthcare professionals remain skeptical about Palantir's influence and data handling.

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Historical Context

The National Health Service (NHS) experienced significant strikes in 1980, with over 100,000 staff participating due to pay disputes. This unrest followed a period of low wages and long hours, exacerbated by the government's austerity measures. Today's strike by resident doctors mirrors this historical struggle, as they demand wages that reflect inflation and living costs, potentially reshaping NHS policies and funding.

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Doctors Strike Action

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days starting April 7, 2023, after unsuccessful pay negotiations with the government.
Sir Keir Starmer warned that the government may withdraw its proposal for NHS jobs and training places if the strike continues beyond 48 hours.
The British Medical Association (BMA) claims the government's pay rise offer fails to meet inflation and cost of living needs.
The BMA will consult senior doctors regarding potential industrial action due to ongoing dissatisfaction with pay negotiations.
This strike will be the 15th since the dispute began in March 2023.

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