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Shapps accuses union of ‘punishing’ the public with crippling rail strikes

Labour say Boris Johnson and the Transport Secretary want the country to ‘grind to a halt’ so they can ‘feed off the division’.

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps accuses union of ‘punishing millions of innocent people’ with strikes next week

The Transport Secretary alleged the RMT had ‘ignored’ requests to negotiate a deal ahead of widespread industrial action

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer accuses government of ‘pouring petrol on fire’ of rail strike dispute

‘They want the country to grind to a halt so they can feed off the division,’ Labour leader will say

The Independent UK

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Network Rail in last-ditch bid to stop train strike causing chaos across UK

RMT union leaders say ‘no viable’ deals are on the table and walkout is set to go ahead, hitting tourism, sport and festivals

The Guardian - UK

Thousands march in London to demand action over cost of living crisis

‘Don’t you dare shift the blame for inflation on to working people,’ TUC chief warns Boris Johnson

The Independent UK

New strike chaos as teachers and NHS staff warn of action over pay

Rail unions set to walk out on Tuesday, as clashes loom over public sector pay offers falling short of inflation

The Guardian - UK

UK train strike part of crisis for world’s oldest railway

Britain’s biggest train strike in 30 years is set to upend travel Tuesday as the world’s oldest railroad struggles to redefine its role in a commuting landscape transformed by the coronavirus crisis.

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When do the train strikes start?

In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines would be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway

The Independent UK

Train strikes – live: Ministers ‘pouring petrol on fire’ over dispute, Starmer says

Passengers have been warned not to travel by train during the disruption

The Independent UK

How to claim ScotRail refunds during the upcoming rail strikes

ScotRail customers are being promised compensation if they delay their travel plans over the upcoming strike days, as the largest rail strike in decades is set to take place.

Edinburgh Live

How to get ScotRail refunds during the rail strike - including full compensation

ScotRail customers can apply for money back if they don't travel during the industrial action.

Daily Record

Ministers slammed after admitting not meeting RMT over strikes for a month

They have been accused of ‘twiddling their thumbs whilst innocent passengers suffer’

Evening Standard

London’s Mayor accuses Government of ‘inciting’ Tube strike

More railway workers are to be balloted for industrial action in growing disputes over pay and jobs.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham backs striking rail staff and warns Labour must be clear what it stands for

The Greater Manchester Mayor said it was 'entirely their right' for RMT members to walk out next week and accused Tories of 'demonise' workers

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Full list of UK rail strikes affecting Glastonbury Festival next week

There are just eight services running from London to Castle Cary - the station closest to the Glastonbury Festival site - on Thursday, suggesting the trains will be completely packed

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway rail passengers facing chaos due to strike action

There will be no services between Dumfries and Glasgow and Lockerbie passengers have been urged only to travel "where absolutely necessary"

Evening Standard

Tube and rail strikes: Passengers and commuter belt MPs slam ‘cruel’ and ‘selfish’ walkouts

Calls grows to cancel Tube and rail strikes set to cripple London

Wales Online

AA president: Waive road charges for drivers during rail strike action

Plea to lift tolls for parking and congestion, while unnecessary road works should all be suspended during train and Underground action

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The Independent UK

Downing Street urges employers to allow staff to work from home during rail strikes

Half of Britain’s rail lines will be closed on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Daily Mirror

How do I claim rail strike compensation? Refunds under Delay Repay scheme explained

Major national rail strikes are taking place this week and the government and train operators have made announcements about whether - and how - you can get refunds. Here's what we know

Evening Standard

Captain of £38m superyacht detained by UK claims ministers ‘have the wrong guy’

The yacht was detained in March by the National Crime Agency

The Guardian - UK

Grant Shapps tells rail staff not to ‘risk striking yourself out of a job’

Unions accuse transport secretary of threats and intimidation of workers, and government of trying to make political capital out of the strike

Evening Standard

Commuters face £1.5m season tickets hit during next week’s rail strikes

Workers who won’t be traveling across June 21, 23, and 25 could lose the equivalent of almost £9 a journey

Daily Mirror

Holidays in jeopardy as Eurostar cancels 41 trains next week due to UK rail strikes

Some train services connecting London with Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris have been scrapped next week due to rail strikes called for by the RMT and other unions

Manchester Evening News

The Northern Agenda: Rail passengers advised 'not to travel' next week

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