A massive strike by doctors has begun in England, with junior doctors walking out for five days in a dispute over pay. The government has warned that this action could severely impact patient care, as operations are delayed and hospitals brace for the consequences of the strike. While some doctors express anger and fear for their patients, others note that fewer resident doctors are participating compared to previous strikes. Amidst this, striking doctors cite poor pay and difficult working conditions as primary motivators for their actions, arguing that they need support to continue providing quality care. Labour leader Keir Starmer made a last-ditch plea to halt the strike, but negotiations have failed to yield a resolution. NHS leaders are concerned about the potential for worsening conditions as striking doctors assert that their demands reflect the reality of the current healthcare climate.