The political clash over rail strikes is set to come to a head at prime minister’s questions today, with few signs of progress in the talks to avert further walkouts. Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer have their weekly clash in the Commons amid the biggest rail strike in three decades. Clapham Junction station remained closed this morning JEREMY SELWYN/SELWYNPICSThe inflation figures also increased the prospect of strikes across other sectors. Another messy day of disruptionCommuters face another day of disruption as the fallout from yesterday’s nationwide rail strikes continues. Talks between the RMT and Network Rail will summarize today, although even a miracle breakthrough would be too late to avert fresh strikes tomorrow.

Source: The Times June 22, 2022 09:46 UTC