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Wes Streeing says passing of the new Mental Health Act is ‘a personal milestone’ – but campaigners warn more work needs to be done

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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.