Labour urge ASLEF and LNER to meet ahead of fresh train strikes
Sunday, 18 August 2024 Labour has urged rail union leaders to "get around the table" as drivers threaten fresh strikes despite a recent pay rise offer from the government.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones says the Labour government has brought stability back to the economy since high inflation under Liz Truss, and that businesses and working people will be pleased with inflation nearing the 2 per cent target.
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones says the Labour government is still committed to stimulating economic growth despite figures from the Office of National Statistics showing the economy recorded no growth in the third quarter of this year. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
With Labour's general election victory in the rearview mirror, eyes are turning to the next battle: who will be the party's next candidate for London mayor. Sky News
Kemi Badenoch has accused the government of "breaking promises" and "playing politics with the Waspi women". Labour has chosen not to compensate women born in the 1950s, claiming most knew about changes to the state pension age. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responded saying, "the number one job of this government was to put the finances back in order after the last government lost control". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sunday, 18 August 2024
Labour has urged rail union leaders to "get around the table" as drivers threaten fresh strikes despite a recent pay rise offer from the government.
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