On tomorrow's front page: Support for union boss Mick Lynch’s crippling rail strikes plummet as members lose £5k
Network Rail boss Andrew Haines said Lynch’s “heightened aggression” was due to fears he was losing his membership.
Mr Haines said Lynch “is worried that strikes won’t hold for ten days” and “knows he’s got to find a way to do a deal”.About half of lines were closed on the first day of a 48-hour strikeAbout half of lines were closed on yesterday’s first day of a 48-hour strike.Ministers point to the £31billion poured into running railways over the past two years, with each household contributing £1,000.
And striking members are down thousands of pounds in lost earnings. The hospitality sector faces a £1.5billion hit in lost sales. Transport Secretary Mark Harper told ITV News: “The tide of opinion amongst the public is turning. They would like the fair and reasonable offer on the table to be accepted.”
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rishi Sunak and Mick Lynch could be our Christmas heroes - if only they'd meetSunak should follow the leadership example of Harry Kane. Be prepared to take that penalty. Be brave enough to fail
Read more »
Richard Madeley blasted for not shutting up during Mick Lynch interviewRichard Madeley has angered Good Morning Britain viewers for continuously speaking over Mick Lynch during a tense interview about the latest train strikes.
Read more »
'You're just ranting': Mick Lynch takes down Richard Madeley in fiery interviewRMT general secretary Mick Lynch clashed with Good Morning Britain’s Richard Madeley after the presenter described the latest wave of strike…
Read more »
Manchester Piccadilly Station was eerie this morningThis was the scene at Piccadilly Station this morning. The quiet was brought on by strike action from members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union, who are staging the first of 4 days of walk-outs in a row over pay and conditions
Read more »