Government and Junior Doctors at Odds: Education Secretary Encourages Acceptance of Pay Increases

…By Henry George for TDPel Media.

She emphasized that NHS staff, including junior doctors, are not exempt from the financial pressures caused by inflation.

However, the British Medical Association (BMA), currently on strike, rejected the proposal, calling for a 35% pay increase to restore salaries to 2008 levels.

Recent figures revealed a rise in the number of people waiting for treatment.

She emphasized the importance of striking a fair balance amidst inflationary pressures.