Health secretary refuses to negotiate with junior doctors until strikes called off
Thursday, 21 December 2023 Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has refused to get back round the table with junior doctors until they call off their industrial action.
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has urged junior doctors to call off the strike. Mrs Atkins said she was disappointed that junior doctors walked away from the negotiating table before a final offer was made and hinted that an improved offer on pay and conditions could be on the table if they called...
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Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has accused junior doctors of walking away from pay negotiations with the government, instead choosing to strike - a claim the British Medical Association refutes...
Thursday, 21 December 2023
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