Junior doctors say they're striking to restore pay - and save the NHS amid an exodus of medics deciding to work abroad
manchestereveningnews.co.ukStriking junior doctors in Greater Manchester have described how their dispute isn't just about pay - it's about saving the NHS as more and more colleagues leave to get better paid jobs abroad.
They spoke out as junior doctors began a third round of strike action, walking out at 7am at hospitals across Greater Manchester in a dispute over pay.
Unions are are calling for a 35 per cent increase for junior doctors to make up for 15 years of declining pay compared to inflation.
But the Government insists the demand is 'unreasonable' and has criticised the unions over the latest walkout. Health Secretary Steve Barclay said: "This 72-hour walkout will put patient safety and our efforts to cut waiting lists at risk." Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link But striking doctors who have walked out say they have to act now or the situation would worsen in the NHS as more and more stressed-out colleagues leave the country to work for more money abroad.
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