"The strike was called by the British Medical Association (BMA) after it rejected the Government's latest offer without putting it to a vote among members. The union is demanding improved access to training places and a restoration of pay to 2008 levels."
"Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, said: 'This Government was prepared to compromise with the BMA, but there's only so far we can bend before we snap.' He warned that the disruption caused by the strikes has now cost billions."
"Professor Ramani Moonesinghe, national clinical director for critical and perioperative care at NHS England, said: 'Staff across the NHS will be doing everything they can this week to keep patients safe and ensure people can continue to get the care they need.'"
Junior doctors in England have initiated a six-day strike, the 15th in three years, which is expected to cost taxpayers around £300 million. The British Medical Association (BMA) called the strike after rejecting the Government's latest pay offer. The union demands improved access to training and a restoration of pay to 2008 levels. The Health Secretary stated that the Government was willing to compromise but warned of the significant financial impact of the strikes on the NHS. Hospitals are attempting to minimize disruption, while patients are advised to attend appointments as scheduled.
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