Labour’s new health secretary, Wes Streeting, is prioritizing talks with junior doctors in England to resolve their ongoing pay dispute. Streeting, who was appointed to Keir Starmer’s Cabinet on July 5 after Labour’s general election victory, aims to end the industrial action quickly. He announced immediate negotiations with the BMA Junior Doctors Committee, fulfilling a promise made during the campaign. Streeting’s focus on resolving the pay dispute highlights the importance of addressing healthcare issues in England. With talks set to begin next week, there is hope for a positive resolution to the long-running conflict between junior doctors and the government.
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Industrial action: New health secretary opens talks with junior doctors
