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Resident doctors will stage a five-day walkout from 17 December, causing significant disruption across NHS hospitals.
The BMA says the government has not offered a credible pay deal, prompting fresh strike action ahead of Christmas.
NHS leaders warn the strike will challenge December capacity and patient care, calling it an inflammatory act by the BMA.

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BMA chair Tom Dolphin denies using strikes to advance his political career amid renewed five-day action in December.
Dolphin says the strike focus is on fair treatment and training for resident doctors, not his career.
The government criticizes the strikes as a Christmas disruption, urging talks with the BMA.
The BMA plans five more days of strikes in England starting December 17.
Streeting warns the strikes threaten Christmas services and calls for a deal with the BMA.
Dolphin notes many doctors face internal medicine training shortages with thousands competing for limited places.
Dolphin defends union’s stance against government pay erosion since 2008.
Streething criticizes the strike plan as reckless for public health.
The article ties the leadership dispute to Dolphin’s past Labour ties and roles.

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