Royal College of Midwives will soon ballot English and Welsh members after below-inflation offer is rejected in Scotland

Midwives in Scotland have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action over what they described as an “insulting” pay offer.

More than 88% of midwives and maternity support workers (MSWs) in Scotland, who are part of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), voted to strike in a turnout of 61% of eligible voters.

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