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England GPs hope to see more patients after agreeing new deal

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Deal gives an extra 889 m a year to England 's GPs to cover rising costs.

Patients will be able to book appointments online and request to see their usual doctor.

Doctors' union BMA says the deal is an important first step in restoring GP surgeries.

But doctors also want a new national contract for GPs within this Parliament .

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