The BMA’s General Practitioners Committee for England (GPCE) has today (Thursday, 9th July) elected Dr David Wrigley, Dr Shan Hussain and Dr Manu Agrawal as the new officers of GPCE under the leadership of recently announced GPs committee chair Dr Clare Bannon.  

Commenting on the elections, Dr Bannon said: “With collective action still underway, the focus of my officer team and I will be on ensuring that we continue to support, and fight for, the profession during an incredibly challenging time.

"The committee will be relentless in championing the interests of GPs and patients, improving care, and rebuilding the connection between practice and community.

"Over a week ago, we announced a further escalation in our collective action. A change in committee leadership does not mean an immediate end to this work. So, my message to Government is quite clear: we want to work with you to meet the long-term challenges general practice faces and finally bring an end to our dispute. Only by working together can we ensure the future of the profession and the care patients deserve." 

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