Doctor strikes and rising flu cases - how will the NHS cope? | BBC Newscast

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Today, doctors in England have decided to strike for five days this week despite a new offer from the government. The British Medical Association said 83% of its members had voted to continue with the walkout in an online poll over the weekend, with a turnout of 65%. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was "gutted" by the result, describing it as "irresponsible" given the rising pressure from flu. The BMA argues that, despite previous pay rises, resident doctors' pay is still a fifth