Thousands of resident (junior) doctors across England have launched a five-day strike, the latest and longest in a series of walkouts over pay restoration. The dispute centers on demands for significant pay increases, with the British Medical Association (BMA) arguing that doctors' real-terms pay has eroded since 2008. The strike has led to widespread disruption in the National Health Service (NHS), with many appointments and procedures postponed, raising concerns about patient safety and waiting times. The government, now under Labour, has refused to meet the BMA's pay demands, while the opposition Conservatives have vowed to ban doctor strikes altogether. Public opinion is divided, with some supporting the doctors' cause and others worried about the impact on healthcare.
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