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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey

Barristers call off strike action after accepting government pay offer

Criminal barristers in England and Wales have voted to end strike action after accepting a government pay offer.

The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) announced the results of the ballot today (Monday) after members voted last week. 57 per cent voted in favour of the new offer.

In a statement on Twitter, the body said: "The Criminal Bar has voted to accept the proposal made by the Government. With 57 per cent voting to accept the offer made by Government, action is suspended from 18.00hrs this evening."

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