ITV's Good Morning Britain presenter Paul Brand faced backlash from viewers after posing a question to Mick Lynch that the RMT union boss blasted as “completely untrue”. The trade unionist appeared on the programme yesterday as tens of thousands of rail workers went on strike, causing travel chaos across the UK.
In the fresh round of industrial action, employees from Network Rail and 14 train companies walked out in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Rail, Maritime and Transport union general secretary Mick Lynch was interviewed by veteran presenter Kate Garraway and ITV news editor Paul Brand, who was making his presenting debut the popular morning show.
Speaking from the picket line, the union leader started laughing after Paul asked a question regarding his salary. As reported by the Mirror, he queried: “What support are you giving members, because you’re on a six figure salary? I’m not going to demonise you for that this morning. Politicians are on a six figure salary.”
