The British Medical Association (BMA) and Health Secretary Wes Streeting agreed to resume negotiations after a five-day strike by resident doctors in England. The strike concluded after discussions broke down, prompting Streeting to offer renewed talks focused on working conditions. While he expressed unwillingness to negotiate pay, Streeting indicated that prior negotiations could have led to meaningful improvements. He cautioned the BMA that the strike had eroded goodwill with the government and had negatively impacted patients, labeling the action as disappointing and self-defeating.
The British Medical Association agreed to resume talks after the five-day strike by resident doctors in England, focusing on working conditions rather than pay.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting expressed disappointment over the strike, stating it was unnecessary given prior talks that could have led to improvements for doctors.
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