BMA fights for full pay restoration: Junior Doctors paid 26% less than a decade ago

Day two of the Junior Doctors’ strike has seen continued support at the picket line outside St Mary’s hospital.

British Medical Association members are fighting for full pay restoration, arguing they are paid 26 per cent less than doctors ten years ago.

Quigley: Doctors work hard and are being treated as if it doesn’t matter
Today saw the Labour councillor for Cowes North, Richard Quigley, join the picket line to show his solidarity with the Junior Doctors.

Hit the play button in the tweet to hear Cllr Quigley’s message.

Thanks @RichardQuigle18 for showing you support for #IOW junior doctors!@SouthernBMA @onthewight #JuniorDoctorsStrike pic.twitter.com/qYGHsiY4S9— Harry Eccles (@Heccles94) March 15, 2023

Lever: Time to pay up
Cllr Joe Lever, Alliance Group Green Party councillor for Carisbrooke and Gunville, and Green Party Town and Community Councillor, Michael Smith, also returned once again to show their support.

🪧 Daaaamn Daniel, back at it again with those pay demands.

🩺 Junior Doctors out for a second day of strike action asking for #PayRestoration

⏰ Time to pay up, Sunak.@BMA_JuniorDocs #SupportJuniorDoctors #SupportTheStrikes #PayUp pic.twitter.com/qCMnEQQqBF— Cllr Joe Lever (@JoeLever89) March 15, 2023