Hunt sidelined as second junior doctors’ strike called off
There is cause for optimism as a second strike is called off. But junior doctors are angry and hurt.
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Economics experts say otherwise.
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There is cause for optimism as a second strike is called off. But junior doctors are angry and hurt.