The head of the NHS accused the British Medical Association of 'extortion' as doctors yesterday threatened more strikes.

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The Independent understands the BMA demanded that consultants who were asked to step in to cover strikes be paid thousands of pounds to cover a single night shift

The head of the NHS accused the British Medical Association of 'extortion' as doctors yesterday threatened more strikes.