Lammy rejected the suggestion that Sir Keir had “lost control” of his deputies after dozens were seen at the picket lines.
“The Labor Party is in a strong position, has strong leadership and a clear direction of march,” he said, adding that “there was no suggestion of disputes within the party.”
“Let’s be clear, the name is Labor, and it’s Labor for a reason. It is Labor because historically we want to partner with working people wherever they are across the country.
“We take these railway strikes: it costs workers a lot when they can’t get to work to make a living, but there are still workers who are working on the railway who see their wages fall and are worried about layoffs this time. . “
Lammy said that in addition to distancing himself from Labor from the RMT, which is not affiliated with the party, he would also refuse to support the strikes of his affiliated unions GMB and Unite, which vote for industrial action. this summer by 10 percent. salary increases.
When asked if he would support them, he said, “No, no. It is a non-categorical one. Because I take the business of being in government seriously.
“We’re all feeling the pinch of inflation, a lot of us might want a 10 percent increase. In fact, most people understand that you’re unlikely to get it, it’s a bargain.
“It wouldn’t be right, it wouldn’t be a responsible opposition if you suggested yes to every strike.”