Unite: ‘The government appear to be running the NHS down’
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Unite: ‘The government appear to be running the NHS down’
The general secretary of Unite the Union, Sharon Graham, says the government “appear to be running the NHS down” and urges them to “come back to the table” and “do a deal on pay”.
Report by Jonesia.
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