Aslef has announced a fresh strike on the East Coast Mainline in a separate dispute
The Prime Minister was dealt a blow last week after his Government offered train drivers’ union Aslef a 15 per cent pay deal over three years – only for the union to announce a fresh strike on the East Coast Mainline in a separate dispute.
“There’s always a risk, particularly for a Labour government, that they are going to open the cheque book,” they said. “But I think that’s part of the calculation, do that now, it makes it easier to be tough later on.” Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already signalled her intention to deliver above inflation pay rises to around six million public sector workers, at a cost of around £9bn-£10bn.
Meanwhile, The British Medical Association, which represents GPs, is calling for an increase in funding for primary care of 10.7 per cent, which is largely expected to go on salaries.
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