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Are national strikes politically motivated?

Strikes launched by thousands of workers, hitting rail, post and airline industries.

A wave of strikes will be launched by thousands of workers hitting rail, post and airline industries in the run-up to Christmas.

Frances O'Grady is general secretary of the Trades Union Congress and Chris Philip is a member of the Treasury select committee.They go head to head on the politics of these strikes.

(Image: Crowds at train stations Credit: Getty).

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