JUNIOR DOCTORS HAVE NOT ONE BUT TWO TIME LORDS ON THEIR SIDE
The junior doctors embroiled in industrial action – but at least they have support from a couple of Time Lords.
Doctor Who stars past and present Peter Capaldi and John Hurt are rallying behind the NHS to oppose cuts threatening the jobs of junior doctors.
*****SIR JOHN HURT SUPPORTING JUNIOR DOCTORS.*****#WearYourNHS#JuniorDoctorsStrike
RT!
photo/ Sarah Sheldrake pic.twitter.com/CSab4Cufc1
— Wear Your NHS (@wearyournhs) February 9, 2016
A junior doctors strike is scheduled to go ahead on Wednesday (February 10) over disagreements between physicians and Health secretary Jeremy Hunt regarding Saturday pay and timelines for premium rates.
Joining the Doctors (of the time-travelling variety) in supporting the NHS is iconic designer Vivienne Westwood – who has created the fundraising T-shirts worn by Capaldi and Hurt in their #WearYourNHS photos.
REAL Drs, not SPIN doctors.
Peter Capaldi. Supporting Junior Doctors. #WearYourNHS#JuniorDoctorsStrike
RT!!! pic.twitter.com/73WV3QxdgB— Wear Your NHS (@wearyournhs) February 9, 2016
While the Doctor Who stars are pitching in on a more light-hearted campaign, debate has grown increasingly tense in recent days.
Earlier this week, junior doctor Rachel Clarke referred to Jeremy Hunt as a liar in a stunning live television interview.
Meanwhile, a government PR agent was captured trying to shut down a Sky News journalist asking for an interview with Hunt in a moment oddly reminiscent of absurdist comedy The Thick of It.