Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes
Consultants in England have voted in favor of potential strike action over pay and pension concerns, following a ballot by the British Medical Association. The government has criticized the move, arguing that consultants are already among the highest-paid public sector workers.
Why it matters
Potential strikes by senior doctors threaten to cause significant disruption to the NHS and patient care in England.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Michelle Roberts , Digital health editor and Hugh Pym , Health Editor Getty Images Consultants across England have voted in favour of NHS strike action in the future over pay and pensions.
The article balances the BMA's justification for the strike with the government's official response.
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