Labour condemn Govt's dereliction of duty over NHS strikes
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Labour condemn Govt's dereliction of duty over NHS strikes
Shabana Mahmood, Labour's Campaign co-ordinator, has condemned the Government over it's 'dereliction of duty' in failing to sit down and talk with nurses over disputes in pay and conditions.
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