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‘Not fair’ for troops to cover for strike action at Christmas, Dowden says

The Chancellor the Duchy of Lancaster has urged unions to call off the industrial action and ‘give the military a break’.

The Independent UK

Every date of the UK strikes in December from rail to nurses

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

Defence chief complains 'we're busy!' as 1,200 troops sent to cover strikes

The Chief of Defence Staff hit out as Labour backed covering strikes with troops - and Rishi Sunak caused anger by branding unions 'Grinches that want to steal Christmas'

Daily Mirror

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Military troops are not ‘spare capacity’ for strike cover, says defence chief

Military co-responders supporting the ambulance service during the Covid-19 pandemic (Steve Parsons/PA)

Evening Standard

UK Government forced to call on army for help amid widespread strikes

THE army is being sent in to cover for ambulance staff in England and border staff across the UK as ministers seek to ensure public safety in the…

The National (Scotland)

Troops are not ‘spare capacity’ says defence chief as ministers arrange strike cover

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says the military is 'busy' as the Government prepares to deploy 1,200 forces personnel to cover for striking public sector staff

Wales Online

Army to cover for striking ambulance and border workers as NHS unions ‘offer way out’

Military chief speaks out as 1,200 personnel drafted to prop up public sector

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Defence chief says troops are not ‘spare capacity’ as ministers draft strike cover

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says armed forces need to focus on their ‘primary role’.

The Independent UK

How will the NHS strikes affect you?

Ambulance workers and nurses are taking action in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Here’s what to expect

The Guardian - UK

Nurses pledge tougher new strikes as NHS crisis deepens

Nursing union gives ministers until Thursday to open pay talks as first signs emerge of bid to end dispute and prevent NHS collapse

The Guardian - UK

Every date of the UK strikes in December from rail to nurses

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

NHS, DWP, post and train strike dates from now until February

DVSA and other staff will also walk out on dates in the coming weeks

Liverpool Echo

Industrial action expected across the UK: strike dates from now until February

After industrial action by nurses and railway workers in recent days, here is a list of some of the strikes coming up between now and February.

The Independent UK

Tory advert trying to demonise Labour over strikes runs risk of backfiring

Conservative MPs and strategists question the launch of the attack ad, as polls suggest the public support strikes

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The Independent UK

Every date of the UK strikes in December from rail to nurses

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

Daily Record

Pay dispute involving Dumfries and Galloway NHS and ambulance staff partly resolved

Members of the Unison and Unite unions have agreed to accept the latest pay offer from the Scottish Government - but it's been rejected by the GMB

The Independent UK

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

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Daily Record

Stephen Flynn calls for Rishi Sunak to follow SNP Government's lead on dealing with strikes

The new SNP Westminster leader praised Holyrood for engaging in "positive and proactive" talks with unions to avert a strike by members of Unite and Unison.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn urges Rishi Sunak to follow Scottish Government lead on strikes

STEPHEN Flynn has called on Rishi Sunak to follow the Scottish Government's lead and negotiate with striking workers.

The Independent UK

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

Wales Online

Every strike date planned for the rest of the year including nurses, posties and rail workers

Hundreds of thousands of workers are either currently on strike or due to take action in December and beyond

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland RCN nursing strikes set to go ahead after government talks fail

Their first strike day is this Thursday

Bristol Post

All the strikes taking place in Bristol this month

Nurses, postal workers, council staff and more are among those taking industrial action

Daily Record

Scottish ministers considering drafting in military to carry out firefighter duties if strike goes ahead

EXCLUSIVE: About 33,000 members of the Fire Brigades Union across the United Kingdom have been balloted on strike action over a five per cent pay offer.

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