Thousands of nurses to go on strike again in January - but the next ambulance strike is called off

Thousands of nurses to go on strike again next month in dispute over pay

PM: Govt acted 'fairly' over strikes

The RCN said the next phase of walkouts will take place in England only as its strike action across the UK may need to be prolonged unless governments find a way to resolve the dispute over pay.Members of the RCN in England, Wales and Northern Ireland staged their biggest-ever walkouts on 15 and 20 December.

It insisted that everyone employed where strike action has been mandated will have the opportunity to strike if the dispute continues.Ms Cullen added that the public support has been"heart-warming", adding she is"more convinced than ever" that further strike action is the"right thing to do for patients and the future of the NHS".

The RCN previously said the number of NHS employers affected would increase next month unless negotiations were held.after members of the RCN"overwhelmingly" rejected the latest pay offer from the Scottish government.

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