FM says she has ‘absolute confidence’ in Health Secretary

Pressure on the NHS has been severe going into the winter months

The First Minister defending her Health Secretary because he has held off NHS strikes in Scotland – and he has, so far.

Later this week the RCN is due to set strike dates for the end of this month. The GMB is waiting until they hold further talks with the Health Secretary.

You can see more of our interview with the First Minister on Scotland Tonight at 11.

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