General · 31 March 2026
Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to stop strikes
The public faces potential further disruption from doctors' strikes unless a strict 48-hour deadline is met. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer issued this ultimatum directly to junior doctors, describing their ongoing industrial action as "reckless". This statement from the Prime Minister serves as a direct threat to the striking medical staff.
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