Junior Doctors in England Announce Five-Day Strike Ahead of Election

The walkout, set for June 27 to July 2, follows a breakdown in pay negotiations with the government.

The strike coincides with the final week of campaigning for the general election on July 4.
Junior doctors are demanding a 35% pay rise to compensate for years of below-inflation increases.
The British Medical Association claims the government has failed to present a credible pay offer.
Previous strikes have led to significant disruptions in NHS services, including the postponement of thousands of appointments.
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins criticized the timing of the strike, calling it a 'highly cynical tactic.'