""like a cartel""
""I just urge them to think about a few things. "The first is, I'm responsible for 1.5 million people in the NHS, not just resident doctors, many of whom have not had a pay rise anything like what resident doctors have had, and many of whom, at the height of their career earnings,""
The British Medical Association faces criticism for acting like a cartel and threatening the future of the NHS amid a long-running dispute with resident doctors. Resident doctors begin a five-day walkout at 07:00GMT on Friday, marking the 13th strike in the dispute. Talks between government and the BMA broke down after a government offer to cover exam fees and expand training places faster was rejected because pay remained unaddressed. Resident doctors received nearly 30% cumulative pay rises in the past three years, while the BMA says pay is still about a fifth lower than in 2008 after inflation. Criticism includes opposition to higher taxes proposed to invest in public services and to protect pensions and consultants earning an average of £127,500.
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