Angela RaynerThe MP’s friend has said ‘dozens and dozens’ of Labor MPs want to follow his lead and join picket lines to show their support for strikers.
In a new dig at Keir StarmerSam Tarry said the apparent infighting in Labor was about ‘being clear about what the’ labour party actually stands for’ and said other Labor MPs wanted to join him.
In a clip from ITV shared on his social media yesterday, when asked about the ro, Mr Tarry said: ‘It’s definitely not what I wish I did, absolutely not.
“I don’t see this as a fight. I think it’s about being clear about what the PvdA actually stands for.
“There are MPs in the Labor Party, not just me, but dozens and dozens, way beyond what you could describe as left-wing MPs, who are really angry.”
Mr Tarry, the partner of the deputy Labor leader Angela Raynerwas fired like a shadow minister of transport on Wednesday after joining striking RMT rail workers crippling Britain.
Sam Tarry, the partner of Deputy Leader Angela Rayner, was sacked last night as shadow transport minister for a ‘breach of collective responsibility’ after joining workers in London.
It has sparked a furious spat between unions and the party hierarchy. Militant bosses have threatened to withdraw funding and use their weight to change party rules to force Labor to embrace workers planning a summer of discontent.
Since then, he has repeatedly goaded the Labor Leader by joining multiple picket lines in the capital.
On Friday, the Ilford South MP told the striking BT staff it was “good to be back” as he joined the Communication Workers Union (CWU) members and Starmer’s predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn, at the center from London.
CWU general secretary Dave Ward said the Labor leadership’s move was “outrageous”.
But Sir Keir has said he is fit to be a government and the opposition should keep their distance from the strikes.
Aslef members stand on a picket line outside Paddington train station, along with Mick Whelan Secretary General and Sam Tarry MP for Ilford South and former Shadow Labor Minister
The former shadow transport minister joined another picket line at Paddington station in London on Saturday and said it was “very important” for Labor MPs to show their solidarity with striking workers.
It came when Aslef members walked out on seven train companies for 24 hours, paralyzing services in many parts of the country.
Tarry said: ‘I believe Keir Starmer is absolutely still the best person to be Prime Minister and I will campaign for a Labor government every day.’
He added that the Labor Party needed a “fundamental reassessment” of its relationship with the union movement and show that it was on their side.
Sir Keir, who previously banned front benchers from joining picket lines, said Mr Tarry was fired for putting himself on media programs without permission and making up ‘on the hoof’ policies.
Mr Tarry also appeared with former party leader Jeremy Corbyn at a meeting for striking BT workers on Friday.
Pictured: Ex-Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell (left) and Jeremy Corbyn (right), joined Communication Workers Union (CWU) members on the picket line at BT Tower on Friday
The Labor MP for Ilford South said: ‘We should never have been in a situation where we issued an edict not to join a picket line.
‘This is the PvdA, the clue is in the name.
‘We are the party founded by the trade unions.’
He said the link between the union movement and the Labor Party is “indivisible” and “part of the same fabric”.
Mr Tarry added: ‘To me my presence here means to show that the Labor Party and a vast majority of Labor Party members and MPs support the striking workers.’
He said he had spoken to several MPs across the country who supported the workers.
The Ilford South MP told striking BT staff it was “good to be back” as he joined members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the exiled former party leader in central London on Friday.
In the latest outbreak of industrial unrest in the industry, members of the drivers’ union Aslef have walked out of pay for 24 hours today.
But the UK government says the average Aslef member earns almost £60,000 – double that of many NHS nurses and carers.
Hitachi rail workers responsible for maintenance and repair for train companies and the rail network announced today that they will go on strike for three days in a row from Sunday due to pay and benefits.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) whose duties include maintenance are in dispute over pay and issues such as breaks, leave entitlements and length of service.
Mick Lynch, general secretary of RMT, said: “Our members know the value of their work and will not be shortchanged by Hitachi Rail.
“I congratulate our members on this strong response from the industry and RMT will support further strikes until they receive a fair settlement.”
Waterloo station in London was almost completely empty in London this morning as most passengers chose not to travel by train at all
13 trains are on sidings near Ely in Cambridgeshire as train services are halted on services including those from East Anglia
Empty train stations and dozens of stationary trains were pictured in the UK on Saturday, with travelers expected to take to the road.
The Rail Delivery Group, founded in 2011 to bring together the leaders of passenger, freight and high-speed trains, said the union action was specifically timed to coincide with the Games in Birmingham and the start of the new season for most English football clubs. premier league clubs.
As delays are expected until tomorrow morning, the strike could also affect passengers en route to the Women’s European Championship final.
There will be disruption on parts of the track on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The strike mainly affects UK routes and trains operated by Arriva Rail London, Greater Anglia, Great Western, Hull Trains, LNER, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains.
Picket lines were set up outside the train stations on Saturday, with Aslef saying they were receiving strong public support despite the disruption caused by the strike.
Empty train platforms at Paddington station today amid industrial strikes as train drivers say they haven’t had a pay rise since 2019
There are no services on the London Overground network due to the strike on Arriva Rail London, and no Night Overground services on Saturday evenings and the early hours on Sunday.
The resignation of Mr Tarry, who is in relationship with deputy Labor leader Angela Rayner, has led to condemnation from trade unions, Labor MPs and other party figures.
Andy Burnham, the Labor mayor of Greater Manchester, warned the party must be “careful” that it does not undermine working people who are “fighting to protect their income”.
He told GB News: ‘Labour has to be careful here. We can never be a party to undermine working people who are fighting to protect their income and a cost of living crisis.
“If we’re not careful, we could come across like this.”
Mr Corbyn, the former Labor leader and now an independent MP, said: ‘I think it is the duty of Labor MPs to support its affiliates. And the CWU is an affiliated union, they have asked for our help and support and I am here today.’
Addressing the rally later, he added: “Our job is to unite everyone in this campaign for real social justice. It’s called socialism where you don’t leave anyone behind.’