Wes Streeting ‘optimistic’ about junior doctor talks despite ruling out ‘unaffordable’ 35% pay demand
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The newly-appointed health secretary reiterated his stance from the general election that the union’s demand for a 35 per cent pay hike as unaffordable, but said there is “a whole range of issues” beyond pay junior doctors are struggling with