Do you support the RMT?

[Brewster's millions]

Weird take. I’d argue he enjoys the support of the majority of working people. Those that understand know he’s encouraging debate but being met by a government who are not prepared at all to sit down and talk. An offer was about to be made the other day and the government stepped in with ridiculous clauses ensuring no reasonable result could be met.

UK ministers blamed for blocking possible rail strikes deal

Government prevented higher pay offer and added tougher conditions on working practices

www.ft.com

He’s not there to encourage debate about a redistribution of wealth though is he, he’s there to represent his workers on a specific issue. If we’re being honest though he doesn’t want a deal, as then he wouldn’t get the general strike that he’s clearly itching for.

As for the support of the majority of working people, how did Jeremy Corbyn get on with this sort of agenda in 2019? Not very well, I seem to recall. Although in fairness loads of people on Twitter thought he was great, so I might be wrong.

 

[Brewster's millions]

When those asking the questions are referring to him as a militant Marxist - when they bang on about Labour to him knowing full well he has already said he is not a Labour Party member and he heads a union that is not affiliated to Labour I think he is entitled to reply in whatever manner he wants to.

Interesting that no-one from the Govt will meet and chat with him on TV over the disputes nor will any of the rail bosses - then again having seen the mess the Royal Mail boss made of his TV appearance you can see why they are too scared to be put under examination

Why would they want to discuss it on TV? How is sensationalising an industrial dispute going to improve the chances of a deal?

 

[Phil1]

Why would they want to discuss it on TV? How is sensationalising an industrial dispute going to improve the chances of a deal?

They are happy to sensationalise when it suits them though.

 

[Pedestrian]

He’s not there to encourage debate about a redistribution of wealth though is he, he’s there to represent his workers on a specific issue. If we’re being honest though he doesn’t want a deal, as then he wouldn’t get the general strike that he’s clearly itching for.

As for the support of the majority of working people, how did Jeremy Corbyn get on with this sort of agenda in 2019? Not very well, I seem to recall. Although in fairness loads of people on Twitter thought he was great, so I might be wrong.

You’re definitely wrong. Probably about everything you think is important in your life.

 

[bluethrunthru]

Why would they want to discuss it on TV? How is sensationalising an industrial dispute going to improve the chances of a deal?

If they had a winning argument and could dismiss the RMT claims they would do it in a flash - they don't have the answers and are avoiding the fixes - its another confected load of bollocks that suits their purposes - as the economy tanks further in the new year they will blame it on strikes

 

[Brewster's millions]

If they had a winning argument and could dismiss the RMT claims they would do it in a flash - they don't have the answers and are avoiding the fixes - its another confected load of bollocks that suits their purposes - as the economy tanks further in the new year they will blame it on strikes

No one will be happier than Mick Lynch if the economy really does tank in the new year.

 

[BayernMan]

No one will be happier than Mick Lynch if the economy really does tank in the new year.

I would imagine the current government would be happier. They haven’t really shown to care much about tanking economies. Gives them a good excuse to privatize these industries and bust all these unions. Mission accomplished.

 

[hcblue95]

No one will be happier than Mick Lynch if the economy really does tank in the new year.

No one would be happier than you if nigel farage gave you a pat on the head.

 

[Brewster's millions]

I would imagine the current government would be happier. They haven’t really shown to care much about tanking economies. Gives them a good excuse to privatize these industries and bust all these unions. Mission accomplished.

Which industries in particular are they planning to privatise?

 

[homerdog]

What a stupid, stupid man Maddely is and always has been, he, apparently went to do a piece in a hospital yesterday and fell 'very heavily' on his way out of his (chauffeur driven?) limousine. I suppose he then expected the A & E department to rush to take care of him!! Self entitled, narcissist, with an inflated ego and needs bringing down a peg or two. He is a thief!!! IMHO

Edited for accuracy.