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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy Gibbons

Starmer says he supports right to strike as cost of living mounts

PA Wire

Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “reasonable” for people to expect wages that take account of the rising cost of living, as he said he supports workers’ right to strike.

The Labour leader said he can “quite understand” how people are driven to take industrial action as they struggle to pay their bills.

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