Number 10 and Health Secretary Steve Barclay stood firm on the issue of pay when questioned by reporters, despite some Tories calling for a rethink.Thousands of nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are taking part in industrial action - involving around a quarter of hospitals and community teams in England, all trusts in Northern Ireland and all but one health board in Wales.

Number 10 and Health Secretary Steve Barclay stood firm on the issue of pay when questioned by reporters, despite some Tories calling for a rethink.Thousands of nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are taking part in industrial action - involving around a quarter of hospitals and community teams in England, all trusts in Northern Ireland and all but one health board in Wales.