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The Latest Breaking News from RMT

Why are the train strikes happening?

Journeys by train are set to be disrupted on Thursday and Saturday of this week - but why are rail workers walking out?

The Independent UK

RMT chief Mick Lynch shuts down Adil Ray as he grills him about a career in politics

RMT general-secretary Mick Lynch appeared on Thursday's Good Morning Britain to speak to Adil Ray and Charlotte Hawkins about the latest developments regarding the ongoing rail strike

Daily Mirror

All the trains running during nationwide rail strike

In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines will open for trains

The Independent UK

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Second day of rail strikes start after talks collapse in acrimony

Just one in five trains set to run as RMT accuses UK government of ‘wrecking negotiations’ and TSSA union accepts 7.1% offer

The Guardian - UK

When is the UK train strike? Dates, times and everything you need to know

In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines will be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway

The Independent UK

Rail strike causes second day of disruptions across Scotland

Network Rail and 13 more train operators will join today's strike over pay and working conditions

Daily Record

Train strikes: Boris Johnson calls union action ‘unnecessary’ amid second day of rail disruption – as it happened

Prime minister claims government is investing more in railways than any other in 50 years

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Glasgow train services cancelled as second day of strike action gets underway

The second day of strike action by Network Rail workers is going ahead today with ScotRail operating a 'skeleton service' on just five routes across the country.

Glasgow Live

More rail chaos as workers stage second strike of the week

Just one in five trains will run, and lines will only be open between 7.30am and 6.30pm.

The Independent UK

Thursday briefing: Has Keir Starmer suffered signal failure on rail strikes?

In today’s newsletter: Labour frontbenchers who joined striking rail workers on picket lines are being asked to apologise. The Guardian’s political editor Heather Stewart explains why

The Guardian - UK

London train and Tube strike latest LIVE: Rail strikes may escalate if there is no deal, warns RMT boss on second day of disruption

Planned talks between RMT, Network Rail and train operators hit a stumbling block once again on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Train strike chaos as stations deserted with just one in five services running

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union train strike has entered its second day, with as few as one in five railway services operating amid a bitter dispute with Government over pay and conditions

Daily Mirror

Train strike - live: More railway workers to be balloted for action this month

RMT members at Network Rail and 13 train operators stage second walkout this week

The Independent UK

Tam Cowan: Man of the week Mick Lynch is giving Boris Johnson and Co a really scruff time

Our columnist would like to see rail union boss Micky Lynch as prime minister.

Daily Record

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Reuters

UK sets out planned change to law to minimise impact of strikes

The British government set out planned changes to law on Thursday that would make it easier for businesses to use temporary staff to minimise the impact of strike action.

Wales Online

Rail workers stage second strike of the week after talks fail

Only one in five trains to run due to action by the RMT in dispute over pay, jobs and conditions

Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan in furious spat with rival Dan Walker over strange RMT chief interview

Piers Morgan and Dan Walker were once again involved in a war of words on social media over the pair's separate interviews with RMT's Mick Lynch

Daily Mirror

Fat Cat bosses at firms facing strikes earn up to 86 times average wage of workers

While Boris Johnson boasts about wanting a high-wage society, the PM insisted staff asking for pay rises to make ends meet would further raise inflation

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Chronicle Live

Google searches for ‘join union’ and 'how to strike' soar as rail dispute continues

The data also reveals that searches for ‘how to strike’ have exploded 135% since the strikes began.

Evening Standard

Tube and rail strikes: London suffers more strike chaos as Grant Shapps blasts ‘lying’ RMT

The Transport Secretary denied claims he had refused to allow Network Rail to withdraw a letter threatening redundancies

Chronicle Live

Another rail strike to go ahead on Thursday as Grant Shapps accused of ‘wrecking’ negotiations

Talks break down and another rail strike is to take place with the RMT blaming Transport Secretary Grant Shapps over their failure

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Where's the accountability?

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Wednesday June 22, 2022.

The Guardian - UK

Boris produces bubbles of nonsense when quizzed about Carrie

A Labour question rattled Johnson at PMQs, and then a revitalised Keir Starmer pounced

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer is too timid just when he needs to show leadership

Letters: John Robinson, David Napier, Mike Cowley and Stephen Smith on the need for the Labour leader to speak up as rail workers take strike action

The Guardian - UK

Labour frontbenchers who joined rail strike pickets pressed to apologise

MPs who defied Keir Starmer’s order to stay away from striking RMT workers may be disciplined for attendance

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