"The BMA announced the strike as it emerged doctors were to be given a 3.5% pay rise this year. The union said this was not enough given inflation is expected to rise because of the war with Iran."
"The 1,000 extra training places, which were to be created this year, were part of a package of measures that would see a total of at least 4,000 extra speciality posts created over the next three years."
"Starmer said the BMA should put the deal to members. 'Walking away from this deal is the wrong decision. It is a reckless decision.'"
The British Medical Association has been given 48 hours to cancel a six-day doctor strike after Easter or risk losing 1,000 extra training places. The strike follows the rejection of a deal that included a 3.5% pay rise, which the BMA deemed insufficient amid rising inflation. The government had proposed additional training positions and covered expenses for resident doctors. Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated that further pay increases were not possible after recent raises. Sir Keir Starmer criticized the BMA's decision to reject the deal without a vote from resident doctors.
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