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UK Government Withdraws 1,000 Doctor Training Posts After BMA Strike Plans Continue
Ministers said the posts were withdrawn after talks collapsed, leaving resident doctors to press ahead with a six-day strike over pay and training.
- Following the British Medical Association's refusal to cancel a six-day strike, the government confirmed it has withdrawn an offer of 1,000 extra training posts in England starting Tuesday.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer set a 48-hour deadline on Tuesday, warning that training posts would be removed from the deal if the union proceeded with industrial action over pay and jobs.
- Describing the decision as 'extremely disappointing,' BMA resident doctor committee chair Dr. Jack Fletcher argued that using training posts as a 'pawn' in negotiations is 'simply wrong' and harms patient care.
- With the strike falling during the Easter holiday, NHS England leaders warned the action will be 'challenging,' creating significant strain on staffing resources during this 15th round since 2023.
- Simultaneous ballots for consultants and Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty doctors will run from May 11 to July 6, marking further escalation of the long-running pay dispute.
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Doctors' strikes: 'Reckless' health workers defy Keir Starmer and confirm walkout WILL go ahead
Junior doctors will "press ahead" with planned strikes next week after negotiations with the Government collapsed. On Tuesday, Sir Keir Starmer described the British Medical Association's (BMA's) decision to stage a 15th walkout in the long-running dispute as a "reckless" move. The Prime Minister had given the union a 48-hour deadline to cancel the strikes or see their improved pay offer withdrawn. However, the BMA rejected the deal - despite it…
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