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The Latest Breaking News from Mick Lynch

Senior Labour MP backs calls for general strike as Starmer faces open revolt

Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell said ‘whoever has advised Keir Starmer on this, I think he has made a severe mistake’.

The Independent UK

Unions threaten general strike over ‘Victorian’ Tory plans to curb industrial action

‘If Grant Shapps had his way we would all still be in the workhouse,’ union boss says

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer sacks frontbencher for appearing on picket line as fresh rail walkout announced for August

Labour said shadow transport minister Sam Tarry had ‘breached collective responsibility’ by attending a picket line

Evening Standard

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Unions issue threat of UK general strike as rail crisis grows

Aslef members voted for action in August, while the RMT chief, Mick Lynch, is calling for a general strike

The Guardian - UK

Legendary trade unionist dubbed 'an 80s version of Mick Lynch' dies aged 79

Ray Williams' family said would be on today's picket lines if he was still alive

Liverpool Echo

More train strikes announced as drivers at nine rail companies to walk out over pay

A wave of industrial action is planned for next month on the railways and London Underground in rows over pay, with drivers already set to strike this Saturday at seven companies

Daily Mirror

Union fury over threat to right to strike, as rail dispute hits millions

‘Fierce and prolonged resistance’: Clampdown on industrial action branded anti-democratic

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Rail strikes: disruption affects millions in UK as Shapps threatens crackdown

Travel disrupted for millions amid worsening row with rail firms over jobs, pay, pensions and conditions

The Guardian - UK

Why there are so many travel disruptions right now - from train strikes to flight delays

As we head in to the peak of the school Summer holidays, many plans could be scuppered by problems with UK transport. Here we take a look at all the travel disruption

Daily Mirror

UK rail strikes: Who is RMT leader Mick Lynch?

Union’s general-secretary has been celebrated for uncompromising interview style but industrial action leaves nation’s train stations deserted and commuters stranded ahead of Christmas

The Independent UK

Train strikes - live: Drivers at nine rail companies announce new walkout in August

Large-scale walk outs cause cancellations and delays on Wednesday and Saturday

The Independent UK

When is the London Underground tube strike – and which lines are affected?

This year has been plagued by tube strikes, rail strikes, and airport chaos, and the disruption looks set to continue as a further day of action has been announced

Daily Mirror

Rail strikes: Grant Shapps threatens to dismantle union powers to walk out

Threats to dismantle union powers to strike were reiterated by a Cabinet minister on Wedneday as the railways ground to a halt.

Evening Standard

Train passengers warned of further rail strikes as union boss can't say how long they will go on

Disputes between the RMT union and Network Rail alongside 14 train operating companies have failed to see any resolution

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Al Jazeera

UK workers stage nationwide train strike as inflation worsens

Wages have failed to keep pace with UK inflation, currently at a 40-year high and set to worsen.

The Independent UK

Rail passengers across Scotland face severe disruption amid strike

Members of the RMT union at Network Rail have walked out.

The Independent UK

Labour’s transport’s spokesman defies Keir Starmer by joining picket, prompting call for sacking

Sam Tarry vows to ‘make a stand’, but adds ‘I’ve no idea what Keir will decide to do’

Liverpool Echo

Good Morning Britain fans thrilled as Mick Lynch 'schools' Ed Balls

RMT boss Mick Lynch appeared from the picket line amid huge rail strikes today

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The Guardian - UK

Train strikes: UK railways disrupted again as workers take action over pay and conditions

More than 40,000 staff involved in widespread action after union leaders rejected ‘paltry’ 4% pay rise

Daily Mirror

Rail travellers set for fresh travel chaos today as more strikes get under way

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said striking union members are more determined than ever to secure a decent pay rise, job security and good working conditions

Daily Mirror

Train strikes: Union chief Mick Lynch says 'we MUST fight Tory war on workers'

RMT chief Mick Lynch accused Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss of being extremists who want to crush unions. He hit back at claims striking staff are holding the country to ransom

Daily Mirror

London Underground workers to walk out during week of rail strikes across UK

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

Evening Standard

Train strikes: 11th-hour bid to call off mass union action

Union chiefs told ‘to do right thing’ as Commonwealth Games kick off

Evening Standard

Train strike: Commuters urged not to travel during latest walk-out on Wednesday

Commuters warned of more disruption with only fifth of train services expected to run

The National (Scotland)

Liz Truss trade union crackdown bid branded 'egregious attack on workers'

Truss announced a raft of policies she would bring in if elected by Tory party members to be the next UK PM...and union bosses are not happy

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