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The strike amounts to 144 consecutive hours of industrial action. PA
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Junior doctors on a picket line outside the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle at the start of their six-day strike. Getty Images
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The junior doctors' strike, set to last until 7am on Tuesday, January 9, is the longest consecutive strike in NHS history. Getty Images
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Junior doctors strike outside St Thomas' Hospital in London. PA
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Junior doctors outside Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham. PA
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NHS bosses said the strike came on top of a host of seasonal pressures such as Covid, flu, and staff absences due to sickness. PA
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The strike is expected to have a significant impact on daily and planned surgeries as well as other appointments. PA
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The strike amounts to 144 consecutive hours of industrial action. PA
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Junior doctors on a picket line outside the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle at the start of their six-day strike. Getty Images
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The junior doctors' strike, set to last until 7am on Tuesday, January 9, is the longest consecutive strike in NHS history. Getty Images
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Junior doctors strike outside St Thomas' Hospital in London. PA
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Junior doctors outside Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham. PA
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NHS bosses said the strike came on top of a host of seasonal pressures such as Covid, flu, and staff absences due to sickness. PA
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The strike is expected to have a significant impact on daily and planned surgeries as well as other appointments. PA
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The strike amounts to 144 consecutive hours of industrial action. PA
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