Rishi Sunak accused of being 'missing in action' as he rejects negotiations over NHS strikes

Tory backbenchers have urged ministers to 'show flexibility' and open meaningful negotiations on pay in a bid to end the strikes

Two-thirds of Britons support the nurses’ strike, while 28 per cent are opposed, and 63 per cent support the walkout by ambulance workers, while 31 per cent oppose it.

The PM’s official spokesman said: “Certainly the Prime Minister is working very closely, I mean closely involved, in the Government’s approach, but the fundamental approach of the government has been to accept the recommendations of the independent Pay Review bodies.

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