UK Public Opposes Doctor Strikes: £3B Wasted

0:00On April 7th, public opposition to resident doctor strikes in the UK is climbing fast, with new polls showing 55 percent of folks against it. These strikes, now in their 15th rounds since 2023, have already burned through more than 3 billion pounds over three years. Yougov surveyed over 4,000 adults this week, finding just 37 percent back the action down from higher support last year went around. Three in five were on board. The latest six-day walkout kicked off Tuesday at 7 a.m., right after a bank holiday. Health Secretary Westreeding called out the waste, saying that 3 billion could build a few hospitals or slash NHS waiting this quicker. He noted this strike alone hits 300 million pounds, but the service can handle it long-term if needed. Doctors from the BMA argue the government must budge on paying jobs, rejecting a 4.9 percent rise that it still leave them 35. When 2 percent better off than 4 years back, they're open to talks but won't bake in more cuts.

1:00Meanwhile, BMA staff are striking two overpay hypocrisy and senior medics face ballots on action soon. NHS leaders urge patients to show up for care as usual while minimizing the hit. The dispute drags on, testing everyone involved.