The latest data shows 7.47 million people are waiting for routine hospital treatment.
This is the highest number since records began for the NHS in England, in 2007.It comes as the prime minister said industrial action was making it "more challenging" to bring down waits.The five-day strike runs until 07:00 BST on Tuesday 18 July.Junior doctors start longest strike in NHS history
He added: "It is disappointing, but not unexpected, to see the NHS waiting list grow to yet another record high this month. She has Sticker's Syndrome, a genetic condition that has caused serious vision, hearing and joint problems. Janice tries to keep active and plays the drums at church: "I still try and live life in the best way."
Some 73.3% of patients were seen or assessed within the four-hour target, down from 74% the previous month.
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