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Arthur Scargill joins striking rail workers on picket line

Arthur Scargill was former prime minister Margaret Thatcher’s nemesis

The Independent UK

"It’s the only way the workers can be heard" - Mancunian commuters back striking rail workers

The row over pay and conditions has sparked a bitter battle between unions and the Government

Manchester Evening News

Tube and rail strikes: Senior Labour MPs defy Keir Starmer’s plea not to attend picket lines

The Labour leader faces a test of his authority after several Labour MPs joined striking RMT workers during the largest industrial action in a generation

Evening Standard

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Labour frontbenchers likely to be disciplined for joining rail pickets

At least five MPs defy Keir Starmer’s orders and tweet pictures of themselves with RMT strikers

The Guardian - UK

Rail strikes: city centres quieter as people heed advice to avoid travel

RMT praises ‘fantastic’ turnout at picket lines but government plays down impact of action

The Guardian - UK

Rail strike Scotland: How long will the industrial action last?

Scotland has been dealing with months of rail disruption now, amid driver shortages and pay rows with the drivers' union ASLEF.

Daily Record

North East commuters endure huge delays to journeys as many services ground to a halt

Rail strikes saw services shut down by 6.30pm amid one of the biggest industrial disputes for decades

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Boris Johnson warned against ‘race to bottom on pay’ as rail strikes hit millions of travellers

Prime minister says UK must ‘stay the course’ to prevent wage hikes fuelling inflation

The Independent UK

Thousands of stag and hen parties to be derailed by RMT strike this weekend

Thousands of hen and stag parties are scrambling to find alternative modes of transport ahead of their celebrations this weekend

Chronicle Live

UK rail strikes – the truth behind the claims and counter-claims

From accusations of ‘RMT intransigence’ to ‘government meddling’ behind the scenes, we check the facts

The Guardian - UK

Mick Lynch clashes with Kay Burley in TV strike interview as RMT union boss says: ‘Your questions are verging on nonsense’

The union chief said he ‘couldn’t believe the line of questioning’ from the Sky News host as rail workers began the biggest industrial action in a generation

Evening Standard

The Mancunian Way: Sex work is 'last option' for women struggling with cost of living

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Tuesday June 21, 2022.

Manchester Evening News

'We're not going to stand for it' - RMT workers striking on Newcastle Central Station picket line determined to win pay and jobs row

RMT workers turned out in force to stand on picket lines outside Newcastle Central Station on the first day of the strike

Chronicle Live

Train strikes: National Rail explains refund rights to passengers

Strikes are happening across three dates this week

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Manchester Evening News

This is what Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said about the biggest rail strike in a generation

The region's mayor as well as several Labour MPs have shown their solidarity for striking rail workers

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer’s stance on rail strikes raises questions over strategy

Analysis: Critics fear Labour leader’s tactics are largely about drawing dividing lines within his own party

The National (Scotland)

Scots more supportive of RMT rail strikes than rest of UK, YouGov poll finds

Services across Scotland were impacted because of the strikes, but Scots are supportive of RMT union members taking to the picket line

Edinburgh Live

Train strikes: Police Scotland issue warning to Eagles fans ahead of gig

If you are heading to the Eagles gig soon, there are some things you'll want to read up on before making your way to the venue as Police Scotland and Scotrail issue a warning to ticket holders.

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Chronicle Live

What Newcastle train passengers have to say on RMT rail strike action that's causing travel chaos

We spoke to passengers outside of Newcastle Central Station to find out how they had been affected by the strike

The Guardian - UK

Network Rail to begin formal process to lay off up to 1,800 staff

RMT union told formal consultations on modernisation plans to begin on 1 July to save over £100m annually

Chronicle Live

Just 60 per cent of trains likely to be running on Wednesday after strikes

North East was hit by national rail walkout which means most services were cancelled

Evening Standard

How much do rail workers earn? New strikes announced for July

Around 20,000 union members across 14 rail companies will walk out for three days

The Independent UK

Rail union boss slams Tory MP for ‘talking nonsense’ in live TV clash over train strike

‘Working people are being ripped off,’ RMT head Mick Lynch argues

Evening Standard

Are these Labour’s strikes? No, but it needs a line to take

Is Oliver Dowden, the Conservative Party chairman, right? Are these Labour’s strikes? The short answer is no. The Tories are in government, have been so for the last 12 years while the RMT isn’t even affiliated with the Labour Party, expelled as it was in 2004 for reasons you couldn’t…

Daily Record

Misery for Renfrewshire rail commuters as strikes cripple network

Passengers turned away from Gilmour Street as station resembles a ghost town

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