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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Angela Rayner backs rail strike, saying ‘Workers have been left with no choice’

PA

Sir Keir Starmer is considering taking disciplinary action against several shadow cabinet members who defied an order not to join picket lines, while his deputy Angela Rayner said rail workers “have been left with no choice” but to strike.

It is understood that the Labour leader will wait until the industrial action is over before instructing chief whip Alan Campbell to deal with any disciplinary matters relating to the strikes.

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