Drawing a line under the disruption was good news for resident doctors, patients and the NHS as a whole.
James Murray
The Public Record
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July 2, 2026
We know from review after review that wrongdoing is being covered up and that bullying towards staff who try to sound the alarm is rife.
— James Murray
I’m disappointed that, despite having those conversations about how to improve other aspects of the deal, that the strikes are still set to go ahead, and I would urge them, even today, to continue that conversation with us about the other…
It is a positive and welcome development - especially for patients - that the BMA have called off these unnecessary strikes.
I cannot go further on pay, but when it comes to other aspects of the deal, that is where I want to work with them to strengthen the deal as much as possible.
I know that Jewish people – and everyone experiencing discrimination – need action not words.





