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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Margaret Davis

‘Galling’ for police to cover for strikes when they cannot walk out – Met chief

PA Wire

Police officers find it “galling” to help fill the gaps during public sector strikes while they are unable to take such action themselves, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner has said.

Sir Mark Rowley said industrial action could lead to a greater workload for his officers, who are not legally allowed to strike, leaving them unable to do “critical police work”.

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