A top union chief raised the prospect of a general strike, which would be the UK’s first for 96 years.
In May 1926, workers walked out for nine days. They were trying to force ministers to act to prevent wage cuts and worsening conditions for 1.2 million locked-out miners.
Rail strikes are due to cripple much of the network for three days next week, with bosses urging passengers to make other travel arrangements.
