As the government issues an ultimatum to resident doctors over their proposed strike action next week, Sean O’Grady assesses the possible outcomes S tarmer Gets Tough” is probably the headline that the government’s comms professionals would like to see after the prime minister gave the BMA resident doctors 48 hours to call off their strike . If they go ahead, says Keir Starmer, the current offer of improved pay, training and promotion prospects will be withdrawn . The six-day withdrawal of