13 Apr 2023

UK: Sunak-Biden meeting in Northern Ireland, doctors' 96-hour strike

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am on 13 April 2023

UK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Susie to discuss the meeting between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden in Northern Ireland, amid a continuing political stalemate.

The health system is dealing with an unprecedented four-day strike by junior doctors who are seeking a 35 per cent pay rise and Labour has stepped up attack ads ahead of the general election - but it's being accused of dog-whistle politics.

US President Joe Biden (C) reacts as he is greeted by Britain's Prime Minster Rishi Sunak (L) after disembarking from Air Force One upon arrival at Belfast International Airport on April 11, 2023, starting a four day trip to Northern Ireland and Ireland to launch 25th anniversary commemorations of the "Good Friday Agreement" deal that brought peace to Northern Ireland. - US President Joe Biden arrived in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, hoping to help maintain the fragile peace brokered 25 years ago after decades of sectarian violence over British rule. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

US President Joe Biden is greeted by Britain's Prime Minster Rishi Sunak. Photo: AFP / Jim Watson