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Train strikes to go ahead next week as solution 'further away after Tory intervention'

Train firms made clear they will not propose a new deal, said the RMT - which has rejected a rise of 4% this year and next year as Network Rail workers - who are voting on a separate offer - are set to walk out on the same dates

Daily Mirror

Christmas travel misery now looms in skies as well as on railways and roads

Britain facing deepening winter of discontent as Border Force staff became latest workers to announce strikes

Evening Standard

Union leader urges troops not to ‘strike break’ ahead of airports walkout

Call comes as TUC boss demands ‘meaningful’ talks on pay with chancellor Jeremy Hunt

The Independent UK

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Train strikes: RMT says dispute resolution ‘further away’ as union ‘ruin Christmas for millions’

But Network Rail’s boss says union has ‘deliberately chosen to try and ruin Christmas for millions of passengers and businesses’

Evening Standard

New SNP Westminster chief urged to reaffirm support for trade unions

THE Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has called on new SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and his colleagues to “reaffirm their support for…

The National (Scotland)

Christmas travel chaos: How Border Force and rail strikes could affect festive travel plans

‘If they go ahead with those strikes there will be undeniable, serious disruption caused to many thousands of people who have holiday plans’ – home secretary, Suella Braverman

The Independent UK

Tory rail chief dodges questions over 'scuppering' deal to stop pre-Christmas strikes

The Transport Secretary Mark Harper also called on unions to 'call off' the strikes - starting next week - which he said are 'so damaging to individuals and businesses across a whole range of sectors'

Daily Mirror

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Train drivers ‘in it for the long haul’ as they vote to continue strikes

Transport secretary refuses to deny reports government stipulation may have scuppered pay deal

The Guardian - UK

Train strikes: Taxpayers ‘paid £300k per rail worker’ during Covid, says transport secretary

Mark Harper said only 80% of passengers have returned to the railway, while the RMT union claims the figure is 99%

The Independent UK

No 10 says Michelle Mone has lost Conservative whip ‘by default’ – as it happened

In taking leave of absence from Lords over PPE contracts allegations, Mone no longer a Tory peer, says PM’s spokesperson

The Guardian - UK

Nurses, trains and Royal Mail: Every strike planned in run up to Christmas

From ambulances to buses and postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action in Britain’s new ‘winter of discontent’

The Independent UK

Train strikes: Every date in December and January 2023

Widescale walkouts planned for eight dates

The Independent UK

When is the next December train strike? Everything you need to know

More than 40,000 members of the RMT union plan to walk out for eight days in December and January

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis forced to shout over GMB guests as he cuts off Christmas rail strike clash

Martin Lewis was forced to shout over Good Morning Britain guests Kevin Maguire and Andrew Pierce amid a debate over the announcement of fresh rail strike dates over Christmas

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Evening Standard

Last-ditch rail strike talks ‘yet to start’ as Christmas chaos looms for millions

Mick Lynch says RMT have not had any meetings with rail bosses since announcing new festive strike dates

The Independent UK

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

Wales Online

All of the major strikes in the run up to Christmas and the New Year

Workers up and down the country are taking industrial action

The Independent UK

Major strikes scheduled for weeks over Christmas and into January

Here are some of the strikes or ballots planned.

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Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: ‘Exploiting a loophole’

Rail company cancels more than 800 trains overnight PLUS Rough sleeping strategy ‘stalling’ AND Winter walkouts

Liverpool Echo

Merseyrail announce service change ahead of RMT strike days

Services on one Merseyrail line will be completely cancelled

Chronicle Live

Train strike dates December 2022 and January 2023 and which trains are affected

Four train companies that run services in Newcastle and around the North East are affected by strikes and action planned by RMT and TSSA unions

Liverpool Echo

Northern Rail issues 'do not travel' warning for December strike days

New strikes have also been announced for the festive period

Evening Standard

Everyone’s on strike and wages are falling. The plan must be working

My least favourite genre in all of art – that is everything from cinema and sculpture to literature and music – is actors playing characters who hate their jobs. My view is that successful actors receive adoration and lucrative Oscars goodie bags while struggling ones presumably enjoy the creative outlet…

The Guardian - UK

‘We haven’t had a rise for three years’: a striking RMT train guard speaks out

The dispute isn’t just about pay, however, it’s about safety and service for the travelling public, says Mike

Evening Standard

The Standard View: Averting the rail strike would be a Christmas miracle

Passengers have already been advised to organise travel plans well in advance of Christmas. Now it’s a necessity. The RMT union has announced a further wave of strike action from Christmas Eve to December 27. This is in addition to walkouts throughout the month and into January.

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