Strikes: Health Secretary Steve Barclay criticises junior doctors for 'walking away' from talks

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Health Secretary Steve Barclay has criticised junior doctors, accusing them of "walking away" from talks over pay and conditions.

The British Medical Association (BMA) - the union representing many from the profession - has called a five-day strike in July and is demanding a rise of 35% to restore their wages to 2008 levels.

It has also accused the government of refusing to get around the table to negotiate a deal.

Read more on the story here: https://news.sky.com/story/health-secretary-steve-barclay-criticises-junior-doctors-for-walking-away-from-talks-ahead-of-strike-12913284

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