The Rail Unions: Time for a Firm Approach

With next week’s anticipated railway strike looming, emergency plans have been released to minimize the impact on the network. The strike, which will take place on June 21, 23, and 25 and involve over 40,000 RMT union rail workers, is expected to cause significant disruptions nationwide. From the revised timetables, it is evident that little …

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Public Demands Strong Measures to Address Union Disorder

As the summer heat continues to beat down on us, it’s hard to imagine the impending chill that weather forecasters warn is coming. However, it’s equally challenging to fathom the scale of chaos that transport unions are promising to unleash next week. The RMT union’s planned walkouts on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday will likely bring …

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The challenge posed by trade unions confronts Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party, is struggling to shed the Left-wing image inherited from his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn. In a recent speech, the party tried to move towards the middle ground once occupied by Tony Blair and Sir Keir’s recent decision to sack Sam Tarry, Labour’s former transport spokesman, who participated in …

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