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Doctors in England Confirm Five-Day Strike After Rejecting Government Offer

  The strike will add pressure to an already stretched healthcare service after NHS England warned last week that hospitals were facing a "worst-case scenario" from a wave of a super flu. Resident doctors across England will stage a five-day strike beginning December 17, 2025 , after overwhelmingly rejecting the government’s latest proposal aimed at ending their long-running dispute over pay and working conditions. The British Medical Association (BMA), which represents resident doctors—formerly known as junior doctors—announced that members voted against the package, which offered expanded specialist training posts and reimbursement for exam fees but did not include additional pay . The strike, set to run until December 22 , comes at a critical time for the National Health Service (NHS, England), which is already under severe strain from a surge in flu cases. Hospitals have reported record levels of admissions, raising concerns about patient safety during the walkout. BMA...
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Conservatives Leverage Singh's Critique in Non-Confidence Motion


In a strategic move, the Conservative Party plans to introduce a non-confidence motion next week, utilizing NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words to challenge the minority Liberal government. The motion quotes Singh's criticism of the Liberals, accusing them of succumbing to corporate greed by ordering binding arbitration in labor disputes involving the nation's largest rail yards.

The proposed motion aims to persuade New Democrats to join forces with the Conservatives, declaring a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government. If successful, this motion could trigger an immediate election, a scenario the Conservatives are eager to see.

Government House Leader Karina Gould has announced plans to schedule opposition days for both the Conservatives and the NDP next week, providing a platform for this critical motion. The outcome of this political maneuver remains uncertain, as the NDP has previously taken a case-by-case approach to non-confidence votes.

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