Rishi Sunak has vowed to introduce 'tough laws' to prevent unions causing major disruption with strikes
Heathrow will be affected by the Border Force strike action over Christmas.Rishi Sunak has vowed to introduce "tough laws" to prevent unions causing major disruption with strikes.He said the move would "protect the lives and livelihoods of the British public" if union leaders "continue to be unreasonable".
"But if the union leaders continue to be unreasonable, then it is my duty to take action to protect the lives and livelihoods of the British public. It comes as the UK is set to grind to a halt in coming weeks as several unions take industrial action.Christmas travel misery as Border Force announces eight days of strikes at Britain's major airportsIt was also announced on Wednesday that Border Force workers are to go strike over Christmas in a row over pay, jobs and conditions.
The strike dates are from 23-26 December and from the 28-31 December and will affect Birmingham Airport, Cardiff Airport, Gatwick Airport, Glasgow Airport, Manchester Airport, Heathrow terminals 2, 3, 4, 5, and the Port of Newhaven.The move is likely to spark the return of chaotic scenes at airports that hit when Covid-19 restrictions were lifted earlier this year and there was a lack of trained staff to meet demand.
“The action…. Will have severe effects on people using our roads, needing driving tests… or indeed entering the country during that Christmas period.“Our action will escalate in the New Year if this action doesn’t sit around the negotiating table.”A Heathrow spokesperson said: "Our priority is to ensure passengers get through the border safely and as quickly as possible.
"Passengers are advised to check their flight status with their airline before travelling. We encourage all parties to resolve this dispute quickly."
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