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Strikes & the BMA

33,000 Votes Later: The Referendum That Exposed a Profession Divided

33,000 Votes Later: The Referendum That Exposed a Profession Divided

The profession is divided, and not just between yes and no, but between the loud and the silent...

Jul 5, 2026

The Deal That Wasn’t: Nodal Pay Reforms Not Enough To Hold off The BMA

The Deal That Wasn’t: Nodal Pay Reforms Not Enough To Hold off The BMA

What was the deal rejected by the BMA committee before it could be given to members?

Apr 5, 2026

Ballots and the BMA: When Council Elections Become About Arithmetic

Ballots and the BMA: When Council Elections Become About Arithmetic

69 Seats, 247 Candidates and the Politics of the Headcount

Mar 22, 2026

What is the BMA Trying to Prepare Us for In the UKGP Bill?

What is the BMA Trying to Prepare Us for In the UKGP Bill?

Is the BMA’s initial 2-year grandfathering policy about to be changed?

Mar 15, 2026

BMA’s 52.5% Turnout Puts Strike Leverage Back on the Table

BMA’s 52.5% Turnout Puts Strike Leverage Back on the Table

The ballot survived the “silent veto” — next time, it won’t have to...

Feb 8, 2026

A House Divided: Why IMGs Hold The Key To The BMA’s Mandate

A House Divided: Why IMGs Hold The Key To The BMA’s Mandate

What the Ancient Greeks Can Teach the BMA about Democracy?

Feb 1, 2026

Striking Doctors Deliver A Festive Reality Check to the Government

Striking Doctors Deliver A Festive Reality Check to the Government

With turnout up and rejection clear, the government’s hope of ‘strike fatigue’ was wishful thinking

Dec 21, 2025

Wes Streeting’s Wager: A Deal Meant to Fail?

Wes Streeting’s Wager: A Deal Meant to Fail?

The BMA rejects latest offer in just 4 hours, but was it designed to be accepted or just to set the narrative?

Nov 9, 2025

Medical Führer: Why The BMA Called Nye Bevan A Dictator

Medical Führer: Why The BMA Called Nye Bevan A Dictator

Why the BMA actually resisted the founding of the NHS

Aug 10, 2025

Who Is The Man The BMA Is Up Against?

Who Is The Man The BMA Is Up Against?

An inside look at Wes Streeting’s promises, priorities, and professional appeal.

Aug 3, 2025

The Public Disapproves of Strikes - But Who Will Get the Blame?

The Public Disapproves of Strikes - But Who Will Get the Blame?

Why the government will likely take the fall for the resident doctor strikes...

Jul 27, 2025

Back to the Picket Line

Back to the Picket Line

What comes next for resident doctors after the passed ballot vote?

Jul 13, 2025

The Ethics of Crossing The Picket Line: Solidarity vs. Self

The Ethics of Crossing The Picket Line: Solidarity vs. Self

Who wins when autonomy clashes with collective action?

Jun 15, 2025

Strike Two: The Ballot That Could Backfire

Strike Two: The Ballot That Could Backfire

Has the BMA played the strike card too early?

May 18, 2025

‘Striking’ a Balance: The Ethics of Doctors' Strike Action

‘Striking’ a Balance: The Ethics of Doctors' Strike Action

Addressing the question of ‘harm’ in resident doctor strikes...

May 11, 2025

Filling the Gaps: Why Consultants Step Up

Filling the Gaps: Why Consultants Step Up

Unpacking the Myths About Consultant Overtime Pay

Nov 17, 2024

The Right To Strike: Why Doctors Should Know The Small Print

The Right To Strike: Why Doctors Should Know The Small Print

The time when 84% of the vote wasn’t enough...

Oct 20, 2024

The Battle is Over... But does the War Continue?

The Battle is Over... But does the War Continue?

The pay dispute is over for now, but what does this mean for UK Doctors?

Sep 22, 2024

A Game of Thresholds - Understanding the Junior Doctors' Strike

A Game of Thresholds - Understanding the Junior Doctors' Strike

What's the game behind the latest pay offer from the government

Aug 12, 2024

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