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The RMT's general secretary, Mick Lynch has been answering questions from callers on the Nicky Campbell phone-in.

Paul in Whalley asked him, 鈥淲hy would you need to strike at such an important time in the year?鈥�

He says, rail strikes aren鈥檛 鈥渉urting the government or the train companies, [they鈥檙e] hurting the people of the country who have to travel at Christmas to see loved ones鈥�.

The Transport Secretary Mark Harper said,鈥淚t鈥檚 incredibly disappointing that, despite a new and improved deal offering job security and a fair pay rise, the RMT is not only continuing with upcoming industrial action but has called more strikes over Christmas.

鈥淭he Government has played its part by facilitating a fair and decent offer but, by instructing its members to reject it, the RMT has failed to play its part and our rail network now faces more harmful disruption rather than helpful discussion.鈥�

This clip is originally from the Nicky Campbell phone-in 6 December 2022