Starmer says resident doctors would be irresponsible to strike in face of flu crisis

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Eleni Courea Political correspondentDecember 11, 2025 at 05:07 PM

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Keir Starmer has urged resident doctors in England to reconsider planned strikes next week, citing a surge in "super flu" cases that is overwhelming the NHS. Ministers have presented the British Medical Association (BMA) with a new offer addressing training places in an attempt to avert the strikes. The BMA is consulting its members on the proposal, though leaders say it doesn't address pay concerns. NHS England reports record numbers of patients hospitalized with flu, exacerbating existing pressures on the healthcare system. While the BMA considers the offer, NHS leaders express hope that the planned five-day strike action will be called off.

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Vicky Price 50% NHS England ×260% British Medical Association ×270% Wes Streeting 80% Keir Starmer ×2100%

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resident doctors strike 90% nhs 80% flu crisis 80% british medical association 70% pay rise 60% training places 50% healthcare 40% hospital figures 40%

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