Lucy Dunn

Lucy Dunn

Lucy Dunn is The Spectator's political correspondent. She is a qualified doctor from Glasgow.

The grim reality facing junior doctors

The NHS is facing the biggest crisis in its history. GP surgeries are breaking under pressure, waiting lists could top nine million by March 2024, and there’s a huge shortfall of staff. Many medics are opting to simply throw in the towel. Having recently qualified as a doctor, I can’t say I’m surprised. For junior