A doctors’ union planning a six-day strike has been blasted for its “hypocracy” - after giving its own officials a fraction of the pay rise it is demanding from the NHS . The British Medical Association yesterday(Wed) announced resident doctors’ 15th strike in its pay dispute with the Government after medics were offered a 3.5% pay rise for 2026/27. The BMA’s own paid officials, who support the union’s work to improve pay and conditions for doctors, have been offered only 2.75% and have