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Nurses vote for historic nationwide strike

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Nurses forced to look after up to 18 patients at a time, skipping meals during shifts, nurses leaving the profession, how daily struggles are compromising patient care. The Royal College of Nursing announces the first ever nurses strike over pay. A&E nurse Lucy Shapcott explains why NHS staff have voted to strike. Plus, in Part Two - politics! Our Deputy Political Editor David Bond discusses how Gavin Williamson’s resignation will impact Rish Sunak and the Conservative party. In this episode:


Part 1:

  • Why have nurses voted to strike?
  • The day-to-day struggles nurses face
  • How pay and conditions are causing staff to leave the NHS
  • Could nurses compromise on a payrise?


Part 2:

  • Is Gavin Williamson’s resignation a big blow to the Tory party?
  • Will his appointment impact Rishi Sunak’s reputation?
  • How will the public respond to this latest debacle?


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