protect patient safety. the unions sa the protect patient safety. the unions say they will protect patient safety. the unions say they will respond protect patient safety. the unions say they will respond to say they will respond to life threatening emergencies and they are discussing detailed plans for cover with ambulance trusts. they also say the strikes could be stopped if the government was willing to talk about pay. what stopped if the government was willing to talk about pay. what do we want? fair willing to talk about pay. what do we want? fair pay! willing to talk about pay. what do we want? fair pay! when - willing to talk about pay. what do we want? fair pay! when the - willing to talk about pay. what do i we want? fair pay! when the health secretary was asked if he would consider giving nurses a one off payment, which had been blocked by downing street, he tried to remain tight lipped but this did not really sound like denial. pm? tight-lipped but this did not real