yet been called. the message today then is still to use 999 if there s a life threatening emergency. but in some other urgent cases, expect a longer wait for help. jim reed, bbc news. let s speak to our correspondents across the uk now. in a moment, we ll speak to tomos morgan, who s in cardiff, but first katherine da costa is in coventry for us. good morning, on the picket line, which is the mood amongst those on strike today? strike today? yes, about 30 or so ambulance strike today? yes, about 30 or so ambulance workers strike today? yes, about 30 or so ambulance workers from - strike today? yes, about 30 or so ambulance workers from the - strike today? yes, about 30 or so | ambulance workers from the unite union are here, they have been out since 6am this morning and they have got their banners and placards. they have been using their crackers and chanting. there has been quite a lot of high spirits but of course, there is anger, too. they are calling for fair pay. ambulances h