Keir Starmer says nurse strike is a ‘badge of shame’ for government on visit to Birmingham

The transcript discusses the nurses' strike, driven by government actions, marking a first in their history. The government is criticized for not negotiating to prevent the strike, and there's a call for a new government to address staffing issues. Plans to train 15,000 new staff under a Labour government are highlighted as a solution.

What has driven the nurses to consider strike action?

What does the speaker imply about the current government's willingness to negotiate?

How does the speaker describe the government's response to the nurses' situation?

What is the proposed solution for the staffing issue mentioned?

What does the speaker suggest would happen under a Labour government?