Sir Keir Starmer firmly states that he will not give junior doctors the 35% pay rise they demand, regardless of the ongoing strikes and pressure from the medical community.
Despite warnings from NHS officials and Labour's appeal to wait for election results, Starmer stands by his decision, emphasizing the need for negotiation but asserting the impossibility of meeting the 35% increase.
Over 1.4 million appointments have been canceled due to NHS strikes since December 2022, costing the NHS an estimated 3 billion pounds, creating significant disruption and financial consequences.
The strikes have seen approximately 91,000 appointments canceled during a five-day strike in February, with around 21,000 doctors participating on a single day; highlighting the widespread impact of the ongoing industrial actions.
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