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Rising inflation shows the need for wage moderation, says Raab
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said rising inflation shows the need for wage moderation in the public sector and railways.
It comes as UK inflation rose to 9.1 per cent in May from 9 per cent in April, according to the ONS.
He told Sky News that there was a risk of a “vicious cycle” of wage increases that would further drive inflation if the demands of the unions were met, and said the government was taking a “firm line”.
“We are facing a global fight against inflation, if we look at the UK figures, they are broadly comparable to those in the US or, in Europe, the Dutch and the Belgians, and it will be difficult.
“We really understand the pressure that those on low incomes are facing right now, they are struggling to get to the end of the month.”
Explaining why public sector wages could not keep pace with inflation, he added: “If we do not have these restrictions, inflation will rise for longer. And this will only hurt the wage packages of workers, especially the most vulnerable workers. , for a longer period of time.
“We are taking action, we are taking a firm line with, for example, the RMT union, precisely because we want to protect this erosion of wage packages by inflation.”
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“Today will be a pretty messy day” for travel
The disruption caused by Tuesday’s rail strikes will make “today a pretty messy day” for travelers, the transport watchdog said.
Anthony Smith, executive director of Transport Focus, told BBC Radio 4 ‘s Today program: “Today will still be a pretty messy day.
“Virtually all train companies have special timetables, services start late and trains and staff are not in the right place.
“So please don’t assume this is a normal day.
“If you’re traveling by train, check before you leave home, check your way to the station, and for God’s sake, bring a bottle of water.”
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What about Thursday?
The national industrial action will have to be carried out on Thursday, with around 20 per cent of the services planned.
Only half of the railway lines will be open, and only between 7.30 am and 6.30 pm.
Negotiations are underway, but passengers are still being asked to consult with train operators for service updates.
On Thursday, there will be a reduced service on the London Overground and Elizabeth line, as well as parts of the tube, according to TfL.
London Overground services will offer a reduced service from 7.30am, and travelers are advised to end their journey at 6pm.
The third strike of the week is scheduled for Saturday.
About 40,000 members of the Network Rail Railway, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union and 13 train operators are taking part in the industrial action.
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Survey suggests 58% of people think industrial action is “justified”
A survey suggests that 58% of people agree with industrial action and describe it as “justified”.
Younger adults aged 18-34 (72%) and Labor voters (79%) were more likely to see strikes as justified compared to older voters aged 55 or over (44%). and conservatives (38%). one hundred) counterparts.
Three out of five said they generally support the principle of industrial action, while only 35 per cent opposed it in general.
The survey of more than 2,300 people was by Savanta ComRes.
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TfL: People are advised not to travel by metro until mid-morning
Shortly before 7.30am on Wednesday morning, TfL showed that the Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Piccadilly and Waterloo and City lines were suspended.
The London Overground is partially suspended.
Good service is running on the North and Victoria lines, the Elizabeth line, the DLR and tram services, according to the TfL website.
TfL had previously said that no metro service will run before 8am.
People are advised to avoid subway travel until mid-morning, as disruptions are likely to continue on the network.
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Only 60 percent of trains run on Wednesdays
Rail services will continue to be disrupted on Wednesday by this week’s rail strikes as talks resume to try to resolve a bitter dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.
Less than one in five trains ran on Tuesday after members of the Railway, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union on Network Rail (NR) and 13 train operators carried out the first of three departures, with strikes scheduled for Thursday and Saturday.
Members of the London Underground RMT also went on strike on Tuesday.
The joint action caused chaos in travel across the UK, with longer journeys and roads full of traffic as people passed by cars or buses to get to work.
The chaos will continue on Wednesday, with only 60 percent of trains running, mainly due to a delay in the start of services, as signalers and control room staff do not take night shifts.
The RMT will meet on Wednesday with NR and the train companies in another attempt to break the deadlock.
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Good morning
Welcome to our live train strike block, where we will keep you informed of the latest industrial action throughout the day.
The largest metro and railroad strike in 30 years took place on Tuesday.
Thousands of members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union of Network Rail and 13 train operators marched in the biggest explosion of industrial action on the railways for a generation.
The interruption continues today.