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NHS strikes nurse speaks out

NHS strikes nurse speaks out

Soldiers drafted in to cover 999

The Standard · Rachelle Abbott

December 20, 202210m 11s

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Show Notes

Ten thousands nurses walked out on Tuesday - and are set to be joined on strike by legions of paramedics.

It comes as soldiers meant as emergency stand-ins for paramedics say they’re being stopped from carrying out treatments or using 999 blue lights.

Rishi Sunak is ruling out reopening negotiations in the pay dispute, suggesting he’s dug in for a war of attrition with the unions.

For the latest from the picket line and modern NHS working pressures, the Leader’s joined by Ameera, an A&E nurse and a union member at a central London hospital, and Evening Standard health reporter Daniel Keane.



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