Summary
Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated that the UK government did not change its payment agreement with resident doctors. He wants to continue talks with the British Medical Association (BMA) but claims they won't negotiate. The BMA says the government insisted on a last-minute change to a three-year deal with less funding.
Key Facts
- Wes Streeting is the Health Secretary who spoke to the BBC about the issue.
- The government did not change the pay deal with resident doctors, according to Streeting.
- Streeting wants to continue talks with the BMA doctors' committee.
- Dr. Jack Fletcher from the BMA claims the government added a three-year deal demand.
- A six-day strike by doctors in England ends on Monday morning.
- The government proposed a pay increase of up to 7.1% for some doctors.
- The BMA argues doctors earn less now compared to 2008 after adjusting for inflation.
- Streeting remains open to negotiations but emphasizes the need for compromise.
