Wes Streeting criticized resident doctors for proceeding with strike action, describing it as unprecedented in British trade unionism. The health secretary stated that although offers for improved working conditions and career progression were made, doctors prioritized pay, leading to the industrial action scheduled to take place from July 25 to July 30. Streeting expressed that constructive discussions had occurred and lamented that goodwill was squandered by the refusal to pause strikes. He stressed the opportunity to negotiate improvements was lost due to the decision to strike, urging the BMA to reconsider their position.
Streeting blasted the decision of resident doctors to proceed with strike action, calling it between 'reckless' and 'needless', marking a point of unprecedented behavior in British trade unionism.
The health secretary emphasized that the industrial action showed a 'complete disdain for patients' and undermined the NHS's wider recovery efforts as talks appeared constructive.
Although BMA representatives were engaged in discussions, they emphasized pay disputes as the core issue, highlighting that their main concern was not met with adequate offers.
Streeting criticized the BMA's choice to strike despite potential improvements in working conditions being on the table, urging them to reconsider their approach.
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