Sir Keir Starmer comments on junior doctors strike and Diane Abbott row on campaign trail

The transcript discusses the ongoing strike during the election campaign, criticizing the government's failure to resolve the issue and its impact on the NHS and patients. It also clarifies that no decision has been made to bar Diane Abbott from standing as a Labour candidate, confirming her status as a member of the Parliamentary Labour Party.

What is the speaker's opinion on the government's handling of the strike during the election campaign?

• The government has ignored the strike completely.

• The government has effectively resolved the issue.

• The government has delayed the resolution until after the election.

• The government has supported the strike.

Why does the speaker not want the strike to proceed?

• It would negatively impact patients.

• It would benefit the opposition party.

• It would cause a loss of public support.

• It would lead to increased government spending.

What is the speaker's proposed solution if they are given the opportunity to serve?

• To support the strike and its demands.

• To negotiate a settlement and improve NHS operations.

• To ignore the strike and focus on other issues.

• To delay any decision until after the election.

What is the speaker's response to the claim about Diane Abbott being barred from candidacy?

• The claim is true, but she will appeal.

• The claim is false, and she has left the party.

• The claim is false, and no decision has been made.

• The claim is true, and she has been barred.

What is the current status of Diane Abbott within the Labour Party according to the speaker?

• She is running as an independent candidate.

• She has been suspended from the party.

• She is a member of the Parliamentary Labour Party.

• She is no longer a member of the party.