Report: Andy Burnham said to be lining up Commons return and sounding out Labour MPs
The Times reports Andy Burnham is identifying a seat and testing support ahead of May 2026 elections, as Labour MPs discuss leadership options.
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Streeting warns of patient harm risk as resident doctors plan five-day strike from 17–22 December in England
Wes Streeting says he cannot guarantee patient safety if a 17–22 Dec resident doctors’ strike proceeds amid rising flu admissions in England.
Streeting offers non-pay package to resident doctors ahead of planned 17–22 December strike as NHS flu admissions hit early-December record
Wes Streeting offered training and career measures without extra pay as the BMA consults members ahead of a 17–22 Dec strike amid record flu admissions.
Treasury Committee launches inquiry into OBR after Budget leak and chair’s resignation
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Streeting Doubles Specialist Training Posts in Bid to Halt Resident Doctor Strike
Wes Streeting offers 4,000 extra specialist training posts and priority for UK‑trained doctors, but no extra pay, to try to stop a December NHS strike.