Resident doctors - formerly known as junior doctors - will walk out across England from 7am today until 7am on Wednesday. Wes Streeting warns it will 'hit progress in turning NHS around'

Prof Tim Briggs, who is a national director at NHS England and has been involved with talks with the BMA on strike planning, says while doctors have a right to strike it should never lead to patient harm - but it is now clear the walkouts by resident doctors will harm patients.

NHS England said GP surgeries will remain open during the strike, which starts on Friday, and A&E and urgent care will still be available. | ITV National News