Emma speaks to Dr Katie Bramall, chair of the BMA’s GP committee in England.

In this conversation, Katie talks about the current dispute with the government over online access changes. She responds to the recent letter sent to GPs by health secretary Wes Streeting, which accused her of 'unprofessional behaviour' and misleading the profession over contract changes, and explains why she believes trust between the profession and the government has evaporated.

Katie also talks about the next steps in the dispute, explaining why there is no immediate plan for a ballot on industrial action, and discusses her concerns about the 10-year health plan and what this could all mean for future GP contracts.

This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.

Useful links

How could 'wider consultation' shape the GP contract for 2026/27?

Government hails online consultation rollout but ignores impact on practices

Timeline: How general practice re-entered dispute with the government

GP makes formal complaint over Wes Streeting behaviour towards BMA

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