Junior doctors go on strike as election looms
More strike action could take place in the summer if the next government does not move forward negotiations with junior doctors in a “timely manner”, medics warned as they started a five-day walkout across England.
The British Medical Association (BMA) said it stands ready to talk and the union has already had some discussions with the Labour Party.
Junior doctors said shadow health secretary Wes Streeting has promised talks on July 5 if the party wins the General Election.
Sir Keir Starmer said he would open discussions with junior doctors on day one of a Labour government if he is elected on July 4.
Junior doctors, let's make sure full pay restoration stays front and centre during this election.
— Junior Doctors (@BMA_JuniorDocs) May 29, 2024
We strike again with a 5 day full walkout from 7am on 27 June to 7am on 2 July.
Let's make this round of action our biggest and loudest yet! #DoctorsStrike https://t.co/iMjSqMgU1Y pic.twitter.com/l51cnQw6uZ
The Labour leader told
