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Health Secretary Criticizes Doctors' Strike, Rejects BMA Deal

4/12/2026

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting says he cannot resolve issues facing striking doctors within two years.
He criticizes the British Medical Association for their strike action and says they misrepresented the government's position.
He expresses disappointment over the BMA's refusal to meet the rejected deal, including 1,000 extra training places.
British Medical Association chair Dr. Jack Fletcher counters that the government insisted on a three-year deal at the last minute, which they found inadequate.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting says he cannot resolve issues facing striking doctors within two years.
He criticizes the British Medical Association for their strike action and says they misrepresented the government's position.
He expresses disappointment over the BMA's refusal to meet the rejected deal, including 1,000 extra training places.
British Medical Association chair Dr. Jack Fletcher counters that the government insisted on a three-year deal at the last minute, which they found inadequate.