Labour prioritizes British-trained doctors for NHS jobs

Labour plans prioritize British-trained doctors for NHS jobs, giving them preference over foreign applicants. This policy aims to address the UK's investment in their training. The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, intends to reverse 2020 changes that opened specialist training positions to overseas doctors. This move is outlined in a leaked extract of the 10 Year Health Plan, aiming to support junior doctors. The British Medical Association supports prioritizing UK medical graduates. The plan comes as the NHS faces workforce challenges, with a growing competition for training places and a significant number of foreign-trained doctors.