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Hundreds of NHS workers marched on Downing Street yesterday

This was reported in the Standard, the Metro, the Express and the Mirror — but nowhere else.  Why?  I find it shocking and worrying! Hundreds of NHS workers march on Downing Street to protest "coward" Boris Johnson over pay rise https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-workers-downing-street-march-boris-johnson-a4511961.html

Ivonne Holliday ● 2293d3 Comments

Interesting that the Guardian or Independent didn't run the story (- I'll be honest I haven't checked myself they haven't.Claps and words are cheap, even if next April's pay review has to go through some formal review one would think Hancock could instigate legislation for a one off bonus to reward their dedication. (I know of a commercial company whose data centre was partially disabled by a digger unexpectedly meeting a BT cable under the street on a Friday afternoon and those who gave up their weekend to ensure systems were running Monday morning were awarded a one off ex-gratia payment for their efforts.) Given the free enterprise philosophy of the Tories shouldn't they reward NHS staff in the same way?

Michael Ixer ● 2293d

Sainsbury's Putney need the biggest clap going for making you feel normal shopping in their shop, also Wilko also Dustbin men. We know Doctor's and nurses are saving our lives. But if we were able to go out we needed to feel comfortable and I can certainly say that for Putney Sainsbury's.

Barbara Stevens ● 2293d

Yes. I think NHS staff in the front line in the battle against Covid 19 should receive an ex-gratia payment .

Jane Carter ● 2293d