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UK to force new contract on junior doctors

Saturday, 13 February 2016 1:41 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 13 February 2016 1:40 AM ]

British Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, to impose a new contract on junior doctors despite not reaching an agreement with the British Medical Association.

Mohamed Walji
Press TV, London

British Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has decided to impose a controversial, new contract on junior doctors despite not reaching an agreement with the British Medical Association. Junior doctors have taken strike action during the protracted dispute, and the government’s decision to impose the contract anyway has been met with dismay. Our correspondent Mohamed Walji has more from London.

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