Nearly six in ten Britons oppose next month's NHS consultants' strike in England, a YouGov poll finds

A YouGov poll published Wednesday found 58 per cent of Britons either strongly or somewhat oppose the upcoming walkout by NHS consultants in England. The strike is due to take place next month, putting pressure on NHS leaders and the government ahead of the action.

Opposition runs to nearly three in five of the public, with many holding strong views against the strike.

The poll adds to pressure on striking consultants to return to the negotiating table before the November walkout begins.