Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes

Consultants in England have voted in favor of potential strike action over pay and pension disputes with the government. The British Medical Association claims the move is necessary to combat pay erosion, while the government argues the strikes are unjustified given current compensation levels.
Image source, Getty Images By Michelle Roberts , Digital health editor and Hugh Pym , Health Editor Published 6 July 2026 Consultants across England have voted in favour of NHS strike action in the future over pay and pensions.
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