We now know why RMT union chiefs have so little concern for their industry
Bigwigs happily dodge rail chaos from behind the wheel while millions suffer from strikes
Selfish bigwigs crossed the line
IF anything sums up the cynicism of the rail strike, it is the fact that RMT union chiefs have spent almost £1million over the past six years on a fleet of CARS.
We always wondered why they had so little concern for the fate of their industry.
Now we know why.
While callously preventing millions of ordinary people from getting around Britain they happily dodge the chaos themselves from behind the wheel.
If that wasn’t galling enough, hard-left RMT president Sean Hoyle is lounging in his Turkish holiday hideaway, while struggling Brits are stranded on platforms trying to get to and from work.
It would be laughable if the striking days didn’t damage the livelihoods of so many people.
As union barons live it up abroad, their claims that industrial action is designed to help members ring very hollow.
Tory chairman Patrick McLoughlin rightly describes this dispute as a war.
The Government have plenty of ammo, they need to hurry up and win it.
Major progress
WE should all salute the Army’s new policy of opening their poshest doors to the poorest squaddies previously locked out.
There is a world of talent across Britain that frequently doesn’t get a chance to shine.
New PM Theresa May has pledged to help social mobility take off.
She could look to Sandhurst as an example of how to do it right.
If they can look beyond their posh history and open up to all talented kids, regardless of where they started out in life, then so can many others.
Record breaker
IT’S not often the Taxman deserves applause.
But the plan to exempt small businesses from unnecessary record-keeping is a victory for common sense. Small business people are the vital drivers of Britain’s economy.
Now they will be allowed to get on with what they do best — pushing Britain forward, not getting tied up in red tape.
Premier class
DID anyone think the Premier League would get off to a slow start?
The season was less than two hours old when champions Leicester were beaten by relegation favourites Hull.
As Fergie said — football, bloody hell.