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Families face ‘virtual Christmas’ due to rail strikes, says Transport Secretary

Mark Harper says 'I want this dispute to end as soon as possible'

Wales Online

Rail strikes could go on ‘indefinitely’, warns union boss Mick Lynch

Demand for driver-only operation of trains ‘could block any resolution of dispute’

The Independent UK

Emergency workers could face curbs on strike action, as Rishi Sunak promises ‘tough new laws’

Any new laws will not come in time to stop upcoming walkouts, minister admits

The Independent UK

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Tory rail chief dodges questions over 'scuppering' deal to stop pre-Christmas strikes

The Transport Secretary Mark Harper also called on unions to 'call off' the strikes - starting next week - which he said are 'so damaging to individuals and businesses across a whole range of sectors'

Daily Mirror

Train drivers ‘in it for the long haul’ as they vote to continue strikes

Transport secretary refuses to deny reports government stipulation may have scuppered pay deal

The Guardian - UK

Transport secretary: Future of Great British Railways uncertain

Mark Harper says he intends to make a decision about the organisation’s future ‘at pace’

The Independent UK

Government signals it could cancel Great British Railways plan

Transport secretary tells MPs no ‘final decision’ has been taken on establishing GBR

The Independent UK

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Train strikes: Taxpayers ‘paid £300k per rail worker’ during Covid, says transport secretary

Mark Harper said only 80% of passengers have returned to the railway, while the RMT union claims the figure is 99%

The Independent UK

No 10 says Michelle Mone has lost Conservative whip ‘by default’ – as it happened

In taking leave of absence from Lords over PPE contracts allegations, Mone no longer a Tory peer, says PM’s spokesperson

The Guardian - UK

Dozens more train services axed by TransPennine Express amid row over late night cancellations

Passengers are warned to expect further disruption

Manchester Evening News

Christmas rail strike announced amid ongoing talks

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union are set to walk out from 6pm on December 24 until 6am on December 27.

The Independent UK

Westminster beware: the north is ready to take ‘levelling up’ into its own hands

Resolute mayors and angry MPs have a new confident voice – and they will use it to make the Tories’ empty words a reality, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

When is the next December train strike? Everything you need to know

More than 40,000 members of the RMT union plan to walk out for eight days in December and January

The Independent UK

The Mancunian Way: Scraps off the table

University chancellor was also asked about ‘heritage’ PLUS Tipp-Exing over our Prime Ministers AND Can we get a democratic solution for the North?

Manchester Evening News

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Daily Mirror

GMB viewers can't believe their eyes as 'glittery nun' hovers in the background

Good Morning Britain viewers were left distracted as they spotted something quite unusual in the back of an interview as hosts Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway spoke to Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire

Manchester Evening News

Another 38 train services cancelled or amended by TransPennine Express today

The train provider said it has been hit by a 'range of issues'

The Independent UK

When is the next December train strike? Everything you need to know

More than 40,000 members of the RMT union plan to walk out for eight days in December and January

Manchester Evening News

Transport secretary insists rail dispute 'on the path' to being resolved during Manchester visit

Mark Harper admits services on the railway are not good enough

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The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: How the north’s rail services went off track

In today’s newsletter: Perhaps nowhere in the UK are trains more in a crisis than in the north of England, where problems are thought to be costing the region up to £400m a year. What could be done to fix it?

Manchester Evening News

Commuter says she regularly forks out £50 for taxis A DAY amid chaos on the railways

The Transport Secretary will meet mayors in Manchester today - but one won't be there because of short-notice cancellations

The Independent UK

Mayors demand minister steps in to fix ‘mess’ blighting northern railways

Five metro mayors said talks with the Transport Secretary had been ‘positive’ but they needed more than ‘warm words’ to ease the disruption.

The Guardian - UK

North of England mayors urge ministers to tackle rail misery

Five metro mayors meet transport secretary saying action needed to avoid ‘Christmas chaos’

Daily Mirror

Unions and rail bosses 'need deal by Monday' or Christmas travel left in tatters

More than 40,000 members of the RMT union are taking four weeks of strike action over the festive period in a battle to win proper pay rises for staff

Manchester Evening News

Rishi Sunak says there has been an 'unacceptable deterioration' in Avanti’s service

The railway operator is among many being affected by a wave of strikes from industry workers

The Independent UK

Sunak slams ‘unacceptable deterioration’ of northern railways

The Prime Minister faced pressure in the Commons over the chaos in the region’s rail services.

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