RMT accuses May of ‘sabotaging’ talks to end rail dispute

Theresa May has been accused of “sabotaging” talks that had raised hopes of an end to a major dispute on Britain’s railways — as guards strike on four major networks today.
Workers on Southern, Greater Anglia, Northern and Merseyrail are taking industrial action in protest at the expansion of driver-only trains.
Rail union RMT fears that the change, which has been encouraged by the government, will compromise safety, disabled access and jobs.
After today’s 24-hour walkout, guards will stage a further strike on Thursday.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, RMT general secretary Mick Cash said... read more