Ministerial statementThursday, 26 March 2026

Resident Doctors - Industrial Action

Minister updates Parliament

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is making a ministerial statement to the Commons about industrial action by resident doctors. This concerns ongoing pay disputes and working conditions for junior doctors in the NHS, a key issue affecting healthcare staffing and service delivery across the country.

Resident doctors' strikes directly impact NHS operations, patient care, and waiting times nationwide. The statement will likely address government negotiations with medical unions, potential resolutions, or contingency measures — issues affecting every hospital and healthcare system in the UK and millions of patients relying on NHS services.

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