Unions today accused "desperate" Tory Grant Shapps of "fire-and-rehire" after he threatened to force through huge overhauls to the rail network against the will of striking workers.
The Transport Secretary said he is “moving to” the idea of “imposing” reforms on staff - claiming rail unions were failing to consult properly on them.
That is despite him repeatedly refusing to engage in strike talks because he says reforms are rail firms' responsibility, not his.
