Daniel Sillett

Strikes in June will result in a significantly reduced rail service across the UK

This week, the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport workers (RMT Union) announced it is organising a strike over pay in the coming weeks. When I read this headline, two questions came to mind. One, how is it possible for the world to be in such relentless turmoil all at once – given that the past five years have produced Brexit, Trump, a pandemic and nearly World War 3 to name a few. Two, have I accident

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