WES Streeting yesterday launched a blistering broadside at militant doctors who want to make it harder to book appointments.
The Health Secretary hit out at the “crazy” British Medical Association after the union threatened strike if NHS online booking systems are improved.
The struggling health service has drawn up plans for every GP practice to allow patients to schedule appointments digitally from October 1.
In a bizarre rant, the BMA complained the move isn’t being introduced with adequate “safeguards”.
They said promised measures to avoid urgent clinical requests being accidentally submitted online aren’t yet in place, which would lead to a “barrage” of requests.
Ahead of Mr Streeting’s speech at Labour conference today, the union warned of industrial action unless changes are made.
Slamming the demand, the Health Secretary said: “It is absurd that in 2025 many patients can’t request appointments online.
“If you can book a hair appointment online, you should be able to book an NHS appointment too.”
He added: “This move – which the BMA agreed to – will support GPs to care for their patients who need non-urgent care.
“We have agreed clear safeguards, where patients will be directed to phone up or attend in person for urgent appointments.
“The BMA knows this.”
Dennis Reed, from the patients group Silver Voices, blasted the threat as “crazy”.
He said: “I think people will see this as lazy – this dispute will make it harder for patients when it is hard enough already.”
NFL is set to return to the English capital for another season – with a monster clash coming on Sunday, October 5.
The first bumper clash from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will see the Minnesota Vikings taking on the Cleveland Browns.
The Minnesota Vikings are 2-2 so far this season, and have already made the trip over the pond, having played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin in a 24-21 loss.
The Cleveland Browns have endured a worse start than their opponents, at 1-3, and were beaten by the Detroit Lions in their most recent clash.
NFL have branched out their brand a lot, with clashes played in other cities such as Dublin and Sao Paulo so far this season.
SunSport has everything you need to know about how to be at this clash in London!
Yes, tickets are still available for NFL London at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Standard seats are still available for general admission, as season ticket holders and members at Tottenham are not guaranteed seats for the game.
Seats are still widely available in all tiers of the stadium in north London.
Tickets for Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium remain available for fans wanting to catch the action!
Ticket prices begin at upwards of £100 for the clash in London.
Prices start at £160 on the NFL London official selling site Tickemaster, and rise to £220 for first hand seats still available.
The cheapest tickets are currently available at £129 on Viagogo, while tickets also remain on Stubhub below the £160 for a first hand ticket.
Hospitality packages for the game are also still available on Seat Unique, with prices for hospitality starting at £299 per ticket.
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HARRY Potter actor Toby Jones has revealed he receives letters from fans asking him to sign kinky photos after his role in the fantasy franchise.
The star, 59, voiced beloved house elf Dobby in the films, based on JK Rowling’s books.
Dobby serves the Malfoy family, who treat him cruelly, but is freed after receiving a sock as a gift.
Mr Jones said: “I get sent S&M photos to sign — people wanting me to be a good Dobby.
“I also get sent socks from strangers.”
He added: “People really love that character.
“You never know what will arrive in the post.”
Toby, who also starred in ITV series Mr Bates Vs The Post Office, will take to the stage next month in Othello at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket.
He said: “I’m terrified because it’s Othello.
“It’s a big thing to do and it’s right to be terrified, it would be really boring not to be terrified.
“It’s a good feeling that I have to befriend in some way.”
Jones was speaking at the SCAD Film Festival in Lacoste, France.