The BMA’s junior doctors are now confirmed to be striking on this month from 25th to 30th July. After over 90% voted in favour in a ballot yesterday – turnout was only 55%…
They are demanding a 29% pay rise. Streeting is touring the media warning the doctors “the public will not forgive you.” They have already received a 5.4% pay rise this year and 22% last year – the highest of all public service staff. Hasn’t stopped them…
Sarah Pochin at Reform Scotland’s manifesto launch event: “I really wanted to come on in a Reform tartan burka, but apparently I wasn’t allowed… One day let’s do one of these events not live-streamed. We’ll do all the naughty stuff…”