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Health secretary refuses to negotiate with junior doctors until strikes called off

Sky News Thursday, 21 December 2023
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has refused to get back round the table with junior doctors until they call off their industrial action.
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Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has urged junior doctors to call off the strike. Mrs Atkins said she was disappointed that junior doctors walked away from the negotiating table before a final offer was made and hinted that an improved offer on pay and conditions could be on the table if they called...

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