Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway had to cut in with breaking news during Thursday's programme.The ITV morning show presenter announced the start of a five-day strike by junior doctors in England, which kicked off at 7am and is scheduled to end at the same time on July 2.
This latest industrial action by British Medical Association (BMA) members is part of an ongoing dispute since March 2023, with the BMA seeking a 35% pay rise over several years.The government has dismissed these demands as unrealistic.NHS England has issued a warning that their services will be under considerable pressure and has urged the public to use them wisely.
Following an update from GMB correspondent Nitya Rajan, Kate said: "And that is our breaking news story." The strike is set to conclude just before the General Election, and the BMA has indicated its willingness to negotiate, having reportedly already initiated discussions with the Labour Party.
Junior doctors have noted that Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary for Labour, has committed to talks on July 5, should Labour emerge victorious in the upcoming election, reports the Mirror.
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