'We have an independent pay review body for a reason.' Health Secretary Steve Barclay says 'we have to be mindful of economic stability' as a nursing union votes to hold the first nationwide strike in its 106-year history over pay. Read more: 📺 Sky 501
"While we plan our strike action, next week's budget is the UK government's opportunity to signal a new direction with serious investment. Across the country, politicians have the power to stop this now and at any point.Education Secretary Gillian Keegan: 'No point' for nurses to strike"Standards are falling too low and we have strong public backing for our campaign to raise them. This winter, we are asking the public to show nursing staff you are with us.
He also told reporters they"recognised the contribution of nurses" last year, giving them a pay rise of 3% more than most other public sector workers. Wes Streeting MP, Labour's shadow health secretary, said:"There were no strikes in the NHS during 13 years when Labour was last in government.
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