Theresa May is under pressure this week as thousands of workers go on strike, affecting rail journeys, flights and postal services.
The BBC reports that ‘about 3,000 staff at hundreds of Crown post offices are expected to walk out on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. But the Post Office said fewer than 300 branches would be affected, with ‘business as usual’ in most places.’ At present, about 50 Crown Post Offices – the large branches, found on the High Street – are closed due to strike action. In addition, there are reports in today’s newspapers that Royal Mail delivery staff may follow suit.
Meanwhile, the misery compounds for commuters as the rail strike at Southern continues with conductors beginning two days of action. Also today, talks will be held aimed at averting a strike by British Airways cabin crew over Christmas. Cyber attacks The Guardian reports on comments by the Andrew Tyrie, head of the Treasury select committee.
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