Labour's Shadow Health Minister Liz Kendall has said it is "unforgivable" that Health Secretary Steve Barclay is not meeting with nurses amid the pay dispute and strikes.

Mr Barclay has said his door is "open" to the unions, but will not negotiate on pay as this is set by an independent review board.

Nurses have requested a pay rise of around 19% - RPI inflation plus 5%

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