The Latest Breaking News from Wes Streeting

Resident doctors in England have entered the second day of strike action due to a bitter dispute with the Government over jobs and pay.

Almost 900 health professionals have written to David Lammy, Wes Streeting, senior NHS officials and senior prison officials.

The Levy review visited nine clinics since it was formally launched in July last year to look at their effectiveness, safety and stability.

Dr David Levy described services as "falling down", citing extensive delays, inconsistent evaluations, and a critical lack of data

In today’s newsletter: ​The government’s clash with resident doctors has hardened into one of the most bitter public-sector disputes since austerity began

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: This latest five-day walkout, over yet another double-digit pay demand, coincides with a flu epidemic and adds to already unbearable pressure on the NHS. The BMA is now pushing its luck – which will only help health secretary Wes Streeting to prevail

Wes Streeting warned patients will face disruption but doctors said they had to take a stand

Sir Jim Mackey gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee.

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces off against Kemi Badenoch for the final time this year at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday (17 December).

83% of British Medical Association members voted to walk out in the third strike this year

Officials have said the strike had come at the ‘worst time’ for the NHS amid rising flu cases and other winter illnesses.