Midwives across Britain today began voting on whether to join the devastating wave of NHS-wide strikes this winter.
Ballots were sent out to more than 30,000 members of the Royal College of Midwives in England and Wales. The union is angry about No10’s ‘insulting’ pay offer – which amounts to roughly 4 per cent, or £1,400 – and wants an ‘inflation-busting’ hike.
Members in Scotland have already voted ‘overwhelmingly’ in favour of industrial action. A similar ballot is being prepared