Interviews with junior doctors on picket line amid fresh strikes

The transcript discusses the ongoing issues faced by junior doctors in the UK, including inadequate pay and the resulting migration to countries like Australia and Canada. It highlights the repeated strike actions due to failed negotiations with the government, which has not provided a credible offer. Public support remains strong, with many aware of the NHS underfunding. The transcript also touches on the need for serious progress in future negotiations to address 15 years of pay cuts.

Why are junior doctors leaving the UK for countries like Australia and Canada?

• More vacation days

• Better weather conditions

• Higher remuneration for their work

• Less workload

What is the main reason for the junior doctors' strike action?

• Better working conditions abroad

• Lack of job opportunities

• Inadequate government offers

• Desire for more vacation time

How does the public perceive the funding of the NHS?

• Irrelevant to public interest

• Adequately funded

• Overfunded

• Underfunded

What is the main challenge faced by the NHS due to underfunding?

• Lack of medical equipment

• Higher treatment costs

• Shortage of doctors

• Increased patient wait times

What is the hope for the new Secretary of State in the negotiations?

• To increase the number of doctors

• To provide a more serious proposal

• To reduce the workload

• To offer more vacation days