They said the government's refusal to talk ahead of the five-day strike was "baffling" and "frustrating".
Health Secretary Steve Barclay said doctors' 35% pay demand was "unreasonable" and the strike would put patient safety at risk.
Thousands of planned appointments are being postponed, as emergency and urgent care are prioritised. BBC News
See also:
- Junior doctors urge Government to come back to the table as new strike begins in England BMA
- Strikes will cause major disruption over the next week, says top NHS doctor NHS England
- Junior doctors ready to begin longest strike in NHS history Channel 4 News
- Junior doctors told to use 5-day NHS strike to go on a picnic The Daily Mail
- Sunak won’t meet NHS waiting times pledge if strikes continue, warn health bosses The Guardian
- NHS strikes: who is taking part and why are they happening? The Guardian
- Warning junior doctors’ strike will top £100m as fresh walkout begins The Independent
- Junior doctors walk out on strike set to be the 'longest in NHS history' ITV News
- Upcoming industrial action will have a serious impact on local NHS services in Northamptonshire Northamptonshire Telegraph
- Junior doctors walking out for five days - the longest strike in NHS history Sky News
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