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England's NHS Consultants Vote 75% for Year-Long Strike

7/7/2026

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Consultant doctors in England have voted to strike over the next year.
13,695 of 18,069 consultants (75.8%) backed the action, meeting the 50% legal threshold.
They earn an average £152,000 and seek a multi-year pay deal, a 37.5-hour week and higher out-of-hours rates.
Health Secretary James Murray said the strikes are unjustified.
The NHS Alliance warned that walkouts could jeopardise vital services and called for dialogue.

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Consultant doctors in England have voted to strike over the next year.
13,695 of 18,069 consultants (75.8%) backed the action, meeting the 50% legal threshold.
They earn an average £152,000 and seek a multi-year pay deal, a 37.5-hour week and higher out-of-hours rates.
Health Secretary James Murray said the strikes are unjustified.
The NHS Alliance warned that walkouts could jeopardise vital services and called for dialogue.