Nurses vote for historic nationwide strike

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 faceHow pay and conditions are causing staff to leave the NHSCould 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?Follow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.