Boris Johnson: we've tried to give NHS staff as much as we can
Guardian, 07 Mar 2021
The UK government has tried to give NHS staff 'as much as we possibly can' after recommending a 1% pay rise, Boris Johnson has said, adding that the country finds itself in 'pretty tough times'. The government has been criticised for the pay rise proposal, with talk of industrial action and protests among healthcare professionals
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