Streeting says he cannot guarantee patient safety if resident doctors’ strike goes ahead amid flu pressures – UK politics live

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Health Secretary Steve Streeting stated that he cannot guarantee patient safety if a strike by resident doctors occurs, citing the NHS's current strain from an aggressive flu virus, which he claims is the worst since the Covid pandemic. He also acknowledged some positive actions by the government but criticized its "technocratic" approach, suggesting that public appreciation for these efforts is lacking.