Resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, in England have voted to go on strike over what they describe as a pay offer that makes "no meaningful progress" towards fair and attractive remuneration.
The decision to take industrial action was passed, with 90% of those who took part voting to proceed with strikes.
The walk-outs could last until January of next year, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced.
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