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Patrick McLoughlin has issued the following statement in response to the RMT strike.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: “I condemn any industrial action that disrupts the travelling public. Network Rail has put a fair offer on the table and has sought further talks with the unions.
“Rail passengers will not thank the unions for inflicting this unnecessary disruption."
