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Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

London Underground strike is sandwiched between two of the national walk-outs called by the RMT union

The Independent UK

Labour not taking left-wing voters for granted, says Angela Rayner

The deputy leader also branded right-wing Tories ‘idiots’ for wanting to curb a visa scheme that allows foreign workers to fill care vacancies.

The Independent UK

RMT boss Mick Lynch denounces Labour ‘purge’ of left-wing candidates

The transport union general secretary said he does not have confidence in Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK

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Train firms accused of 'savage attack' on workers with mass closures of ticket offices

The Rail Delivery Group, which represents train companies, confirmed plans on Wednesday that could result in the axing of up to 1,000 offices over the next three years

Daily Mirror

Nearly every train station ticket office in England 'set to CLOSE under new plans'

The controversial Government plans, set to be unveiled tomorrow, will see Rail Delivery Group proceed with the proposals to close up to 1,000 offices at stations across England

Daily Mirror

Rail ticket office closures loom as ministers and train firms sideline union

Exclusive: ‘The removal of ticket offices would create the conditions for a muggers’ paradise on the railways’ says RMT general secretary Mick Lynch

The Independent UK

Train stations 'could become robbers' paradise' amid ticket office closures

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT union, said fears that almost 1,000 offices could be shut could drive crime rates even higher

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Plans to close most UK railway ticket offices to kick off ‘in weeks’

Ministers want rail firms to push ahead with plans that RMT union has pledged to oppose

The Guardian - UK

More summer strike chaos looms as 20,000 rail workers to walk out on three days

Some 20,000 union members will walk out on three dates in July

The Independent UK

Mick Lynch says more rail strikes ‘fairly certain’ with talks deadlocked after a year

Exclusive: ‘It will be another campaign of action to try and keep the dispute alive’, said the RMT union leader

The Independent UK

TransPennine Express services ‘worse’ under state-owned OLR

Operator, which covers trains across north of England and southern Scotland, cancelled more than 90 trains in a day this month

The Guardian - UK

Mick Lynch warns more train strikes ‘very likely’

RMT leader reveals he has turned down invitation to appear at Glastonbury to focus on pay battle

Evening Standard

Tony Devenish and Mick Lynch in ‘skiving’ row over Lancaster Gate Tube station closures

Tory politician Tony Devenish said he stood by his claim that frequent closures at Lancaster Gate station were caused by staff ‘skiving’

Evening Standard

Unions criticise the Government after a year of strikes

A wave of industrial action has been held over the past 12 months, with many disputes remaining unresolved.

The Independent UK

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Mick Lynch blasts ‘chaotic’ ferry services as he calls for ‘people’s CalMac’

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch hit out at the “chaotic way” ferry services in Scotland are being run as he called for a “people’s…

Insider UK

Union leader calls on Scottish Government to create ‘people’s CalMac’

The RMT leader addressed MSPs at Holyrood, criticising ferry provision

Wales Online

What it means for you on Friday and Saturday as train strikes continue

Around 40% of trains will run on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Rail strikes: Hopes of a resolution have been indefinitely delayed

After a year of walkouts and failed talks, the unions, ministers and operators are as far apart as ever

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Nicola Sturgeon to take part in political talk show at this year's Fringe

NICOLA Sturgeon will take part in a political talk show at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

The Guardian - UK

Strike: Inside the Unions review – will make you furious about MPs with £250k swimming pools

This documentary follows union leaders as they battle for workers’ pay rises. Brace for infuriating pundits and heartbreaking picket lines

Evening Standard

Tube stations closed as ‘stressed’ staff report increase in violence and aggression from passengers

RMT leader Mick Lynch joins protest as Lancaster Gate station shut for week

The Independent UK

Union leaders promise to ‘defy’ minimum service levels Bill during rally

More than one hundred people gathered in Parliament Square, central London, waving colourful union flags as they cheered at criticism of the Bill.

Chronicle Live

North East mayor hopeful defends 'big and bold' promises in Labour campaign race

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness began her mayoral campaign on Monday with a visit to the Dogger Bank Wind Farm HQ in South Shields

Chronicle Live

RMT boss Mick Lynch says Jamie Driscoll as mayor is 'opportunity of a lifetime' for the North East

Other union leaders also supported the left-wing Labour candidate at his campaign launch on Friday

The Independent UK

Tube station closures sparking abuse against staff, says RMT

Passengers are taking out their frustration on staff, leaving some having to take stress-related sick leave, the union claimed.

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