A senior nurse has told ITV News why she is going on strike this December, saying: āIām not willing to watch the NHS crumble underneath my feet.ā It comes as nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to strike for two days in December in what is set to be their biggest walkout in the NHS's history.
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The shadow trade secretary says he doesn't trust the government to fix the problems in the NHS, suggesting "it's rather like asking arsonists to put out the fire that they themselves have set". Nick Thomas-Symonds also challenges Rishi Sunak to "come clean" about what he knew about Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs when he appointed him to government. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The health secretary lauded the NHS' new 'Urgent and Emergency Recovery Plan' which was announced on Monday. A key focus of the plan is to increase the current workforce, and Steve Barclay confirmed "we're on track to deliver our manifesto commitment for 50,000 more nurses". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The chief executive of the NHS unveiled new plans to increase hospital beds "by thousands" and roll out hundreds of ambulance crews to "recover urgent and emergency services". Amanda Pritchard said the NHS is working with the government on a long-term work force plan "to put the NHS on a sustainable footing which is once in a generation opportunity". Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government has pledged thousands more hospital beds and 800 new ambulances as part of a plan to "fix" emergency care as the NHS continues to face severe.. Sky News
Health workers are afraid of speaking out about the NHS crisis for fear of repercussions, according to dozens of people who have contacted Sky News. Sky News
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy says he is focused on his own game despite being level with rival Patrick Reed at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic. BBC Sport
The 12-week countdown to new elections in Norethern Ireland has officially begun after a midnight deadline to resolve Stormont's stalement passed without a deal.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the government has "damaged the NHS", before adding that the "most important thing" is for the strikes to be ended. Speaking at Parliament Buildings in Belfast while on a visit to Northern Ireland, the MP says: "They [strikes] will only be ended if the government gets in the room and negotiates and so instead of grandstanding they need to govern - they need to get in the room, get on with it." Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer arrives at Parliament Buildings at Stormont, Belfast, for meetings with the Northern Ireland political parties. Sir Keir was greeted by Stormont speaker Alex Maskey before being joined by shadow Northern Ireland secretary Peter Kyle and former Northern Ireland minister Baroness Smith. He also joined a roundtable meeting with UUP leader Doug Beattie. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Teachers in England and Wales who are members of the National Education Union (NEU) will take part in walkouts on Wednesday threatening to disrupt more than 23,000 schools. These strikes will intersect with industrial action from university lecturers, train drivers and civil servants, with an estimated half a million workers expected to walk out in disputes over pay. Report by Wardl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Princess of Wales has launched her new early childhood plan in Leeds, but a campaign group has said long-term investment is required instead of raising.. Sky News
The Princess of Wales is calling on the whole of society to play a part in helping children to have the best start in life and grow into "happy, healthy adults". Sky News
Recalled Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb says he never gave up on his international ambitions following his inclusion in Warren Gatland's Six Nations squad. BBC Sport
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