London Tube strike to go ahead as talks break down

BBC News Monday 01 June 2026, 15:33 UTC 1 min read

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Members of the RMT union will strike on Tuesday and Thursday this week in a row over working hours.

London Tube (PERSON) the RMT union (ORG)

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