Resident doctors in England vote to continue industrial action for another six months

Resident doctors in England have voted to continue their industrial action for another six months due to an ongoing dispute with the government over pay and working conditions. The British Medical Association (BMA) reported that 93% of voting resident doctors supported further strikes, though overall turnout was 53%, the lowest yet in the series of ballots. The BMA blames the government for a lack of progress on increasing training places and for failing to meet their demand for a 26% pay rise. While the health secretary has increased the number of promised training places, no resolution has been reached. The BMA indicated that strikes could be avoided if the government improves its offer on pay and training.