Liz Truss has told striking rail workers to “get back to work” as they prepare to resume strikes in long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.
The Prime Minister insisted she wants to take a “constructive approach” with the unions, but told workers to end their industrial action to prevent disruption. Some action had been paused as a mark of respect following the Queen’s death, but rail workers were scheduling a fresh wave of action.
Truss had pledged during the Tory leadership race to legislate for minimum service levels within 30 days of becoming Prime Minister. Speaking to reporters travelling with her during a UN summit in New York, the Prime Minister said she is committed to bringing in the change “as soon as possible”.
