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 a rail strike picket line, indicates his commitment to this path. However, the real challenge for Sir Keir lies not with Mr Tarry’s position but in his handling of the ongoing rail strikes. These strikes are set to continue throughout the summer, causing inconvenience and additional expenses for commuters. The powerful trade unions, who have long been a source of weakness for the Labour party, are central to this issue as their monetary support is crucial for the party, but their actions can negatively impact voters. Sir Keir must navigate this situation carefully, balancing the need for financial support from the unions with the need to gain votes from the affected commuters. The government has promised to bring forth legislation to impose a minimum service requirement during industrial action, but Labour’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner, dismisses the idea as a “fantasy”. However, for the millions of commuters suffering from the rail strikes, this legislation is a necessity.
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