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MNN UK · December 13, 2025 · 1 min read

Starmer calls doctor strike during flu outbreak ‘reckless’

What happened: Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that resident doctors striking amid a flu outbreak would be reckless, citing the NHS's precarious situation.

Why it matters:

  • A strike could worsen healthcare pressures during a critical flu season.
  • Patients relying on NHS services may face delays or reduced care.

MNN Take: The prime minister emphasised the risks of industrial action at a time when the health service is under significant strain due to increased flu cases.

Sources: BBC UK