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The government has failed to raise real-term wages for years and is now refusing to negotiate

Seven of the 11 trade unions affiliated to Labour have announced strike days or are in the process of balloting members

The shadow chancellor lashed out as the PM considers new laws banning paramedics from walkouts, as they prepare to join nurses, rail workers, postal staff and Border Force on the picket line.

Sir Keir Starmer called on Rishi Sunak to “stop grandstanding” and get around the negotiating table with public sector unions.

Sir Keir Starmer called on Rishi Sunak to “stop grandstanding” and get around the negotiating table with public sector unions.

Sir Keir Starmer called on Rishi Sunak to “stop grandstanding” and get around the negotiating table with public sector unions.

Labour has pledged to repeal the 2016 Trade Union Act which set higher thresholds for ballots on strikes, which would make it easier for unions to hold the country to ransom.

The Prime Minister accused union chiefs of making unreasonable pay demands and said he had a duty to take action to protect the public.

The PM says it is his "duty" to protect livelihoods if union leaders continue to be "unreasonable".

Nadhim Zahawi says it is ‘beggars belief’ that Sir Keir Starmer wants to relax laws as analysis shows unions donate £15 million to the party