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Strikes are integral to defying cost-of-living crisis, hears Glasto's Left Field stage
Crowds at the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival on June 26.

STRIKING workers, housing justice and affordable public transport are integral to defying the cost-of-living crisis, a panel debate at Glastonbury festival heard today.

Speaking on the issue at the festival’s Left Field stage, Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan sent solidarities to striking RMT members and all other unions standing up for their rights.

He said: “Work should pay, so you can afford housing, heating and eating. 

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