Keir Starmer wriggled today over whether he back strikes that are crippling Britain as unions ramped up threats of ‘coordinated’ action.
The Labour leader said he can ‘quite understand’ why there is industrial unrest and wage rises should take account of the cost of living pressures.
But he dodged on whether he supported specific strikes, such as rail workers bringing the transport system to a standstill.
Instead he argued that his focus is on ‘ushering in a Labour government’.
The ducking came as union chiefs condemned the government’s vow to change the law to limit the damage they are causing – and suggested they will work together to boost the impact.
Keir Starmer said he can ‘quite understand’ why there is industrial unrest and wage rises should take account of the cost of living pressures
RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said it would ‘silly for unions not to coordinate their forces’
More rail strikes are planned for October 1, 5, and 8, causing fresh travel chaos…