Rail workers are set to strike on the day of the Eurovision Song Contest Final in Liverpool, prompting concerns for those hoping to travel to the city for the showpiece event.
Yesterday, the Rail and Maritime Transport Workers union announced a fresh strike in its long-running dispute over pay and conditions. A strike will be held on Saturday, May 13, which could cause chaos for those hoping to head to Liverpool for the Eurovision final.
The RMT strike was announced on the same day that the ASLEF union, which represents train drivers, announced its own new wave of action, with walk-outs on May 12 and 31, and on the day of the FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Manchester City at Wembley on June 3.