“The responsibility for this week’s chaos rests with them. “Boris Johnson and Grand Saps must prevent their refusal to meet even with Network Rail and RMT to find a solution as a matter of urgency.” Sir Keir, who has refused to support or condemn the strikes but has instead blamed the government, has so far remained silent. It is understandable that the Labor leader, who has not said anything publicly since Monday afternoon, has no plans to intervene in industrial action at this time. Pat McFadden, the shadow general secretary of the Treasury Department, urged Labor MPs not to go on strike as “it will not end like this in the end.” He told LBC that any disciplinary action against the rebellious ministers was “a matter of whips and Keir Starmer”. Despite the warnings, at least thirteen Labor supporters attended the demonstrations early on the first day of the strikes.
