The RMT has announced rolling strike action across the tube network and DLR beginning on Friday 5 September for seven days – different grades will take industrial action at differing times. Details:
RMT blames pay and conditions including a lack of movement on “fatigue management, shift patterns and a reduction in the working week.” Pass the sick cup…
DLR staff will strike in the same period. Tube drivers are paid about £68,000.
Kemi Badenoch at the 1922-ConHome bash last night:
“I did praise [Burnham] for his stamina, it was amazing. All I had to do was sit back and lie there. I didn’t have to do anything at all…”