Nurses forced to look after up to 18 patients at a time, skipping meals during shifts, nurses leaving the profession, how daily struggles are compromising patient care. The Royal College of Nursing announces the first ever nurses strike over pay. A&E nurse Lucy Shapcott explains why NHS staff have voted to strike. Plus, in Part Two - politics! Our Deputy Political Editor David Bond discusses how Gavin Williamson’s resignation will impact Rish Sunak and the Conservative party. In this episode:

Part 1:

• Why have nurses voted to strike?
• The day-to-day struggles nurses face
• How pay and conditions are causing staff to leave the NHS
• Could nurses compromise on a payrise?

Part 2:

• Is Gavin Williamson’s resignation a big blow to the Tory party?
• Will his appointment impact Rishi Sunak’s reputation?
• How will the public respond to this latest debacle?

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