Striking doctor says colleagues are moving to Australia for ‘better pay’

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14 Nov 2025 • 10:21 PM MYT
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  • Thousands of resident doctors commenced a five-day strike across England on Friday, 14 November 2025.
  • The industrial action is a result of an ongoing dispute concerning pay and employment prospects.
  • A Nottingham resident doctor, Arthur Joustra, stated many colleagues are leaving for Australia due to better pay and working conditions.
  • Joustra also highlighted that highly trained doctors are facing unemployment in the UK.
  • Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticised the strike, accusing doctors of holding patients to "ransom".

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