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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Aine Fox and Adam Forrest

UNCOVERED: Government must offer double digit pay rise to avert nhs strikes says union - The Untold Story

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Rishi Sunak’s government is refusing to negotiate a settlement to the NHS pay dispute because it is “looking to privatise” the health service, a union leader has claimed.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham made the claim as she lashed out at ministers for refusing to get round the table to resolve the current year’s pay row ahead of fresh strike action on Monday.

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