Responding to an announcement by the British Medical Association Junior Doctors Committee of a third round of industrial action from 14-17 June, the deputy chief executive of NHS Providers, Saffron Cordery said:

"It's hugely disappointing that talks between the government and the doctors' unions have broken down again.

"We are now facing the deeply worrying prospect of another 72-hour walkout by junior doctors next month.

"As with previous strikes by junior doctors, this will lead to major disruption to patient care.

"We understand junior doctors feel they've been pushed to this point by factors including below-inflation pay uplifts and severe staffing shortages.

"Trust leaders will work flat out to ensure disruption is minimised on strike dates, but rapid resolution is needed at a national level to bring strike action to an end.

"With next month's action by junior doctors now confirmed, their threats of more strikes over the summer and radiographers, nurses and consultants also balloting for industrial action, it's vital serious talks take place between the government and unions to resolve these ongoing disputes and avert further disruption to NHS services."