Boris Johnson's deputy has refused to promise NHS staff will be given a pay rise after the coronavirus pandemic. Dominic Raab last night acknowledged those working to tackle Covid-19 will be formally recognised - with the Mirror calling for a medal.
But he stopped short of saying they will receive a pay deal. NHS staff endured years of pay constraint under the Tories until three years of rises were finally agreed in 2018.
Campaigners now want more help to go to NHS workers who need it. Mr Raab, currently deputising for Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is receiving hospital treatment for the virus, was asked during the Government's daily briefing whether health staff deserved a rise.
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