Hunt rejects BMA offer of conciliation talks after 98% of junior doctors back strikes

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has rejected the BMA's offer of conciliation talks with the independent arbitration service Acas ahead of planned junior doctor strike action.

by Neil Roberts

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