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LIVING THE HIGH LIFE

RMT union president hides out in luxury Turkish resort while commuters suffer weeks of ‘crippling’ Southern Rail strikes

Hoyle received over £47K expenses last year ON TOP of salary and Tory MP Sir Eric Pickles says 'Britain deserves better'

THE hard-left president of the RMT union behind the crippling rail strikes has been tracked down by The Sun on Sunday hiding out at a luxury apartment in Turkey.

Sean Hoyle and wife Donna, are enjoying a two-week break with their two daughters at the seaside resort of Didim, where he owns the plush Aegean Heights pad with other relatives.

Sean Hoyle and his wife are enjoying two weeks in Turkey while commuters suffer the Southern Rail strike
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Sean Hoyle and his wife are enjoying two weeks in Turkey while commuters suffer the Southern Rail strikeCredit: Social Media

Flats in the gated complex, which has a pool and a restaurant, can be rented for more than £500 a week.

Gateway to luxury ...
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Gateway to luxury ... RMT union boss owns plush pad with relatives in a luxury gated complexCredit: Nick Obank
Spashing out ... the family can cool off in the on site pool
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Spashing out ... the family can cool off in the on site pool
Wining and dining .... the lush apartments have their own terrace to enjoy dinner al fresco
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Al Fresco .... the lush apartments have their own terrace to enjoy dinner in the warm sun

Last year Mr Hoyle received expenses of £47,483 in his union role on top of his salary.

He could be seen relaxing by the pool but refused to comment when approached by The Sun on Sunday.

His retreat will spark fury with commuters in England who had to bear the brunt of the RMT strike on Southern Rail before it was suspended on Wednesday.

Key-F restaurant
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Key-F restaurant where Hoyle posed for pictures with fellow boss Steve HedleyCredit: Nick Obank
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 R&R ... guest bedrooms in the complex look the perfect spot to rest after a hard day of luxury

Last week he posted an online pic of himself in the resort’s Key-F restaurant with fellow RMT boss Steve Hedley.

Tory MP Sir Eric Pickles said: “Britain deserves better.”

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