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Junior doctors should call off strike if parties agree to talks – health leaders

Source: PA Wire

Junior doctors in England should call off their upcoming strike if major political parties pledge to reopen talks as a priority after the General Election, health leaders have said.

The NHS Confederation called on politicians and the British Medical Association (BMA) to come to a compromise in a bid to avert the disruptive walkout.

It said the main parties should promise to reopen negotiations with junior doctors within 10 days of forming a new government.

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