Consultant doctors in England vote for strikes over pay and working hours

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Consultant doctors in England have voted to strike over pay and working hours, potentially disrupting the NHS again. The British Medical Association secured a mandate for industrial action after 76% of voting consultants supported strikes. They seek a multi-year pay deal to address a 25% salary value decrease since 2008-09. This vote follows resident doctors ending their dispute. Health Secretary James Murray criticized the decision, citing high consultant earnings and recent pay increases, while the BMA warns of senior doctor departures if issues aren't addressed.


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