Train strikes: millions across Britain face rail disruption as union action begins – live

The secretary of state for transport, Grant Shapps said “passengers are being taken for a ride” by these “extreme hard left unions.”

Speaking with Radio 4’s Today, Shapps said there was a deal of 8% over two years, adding things were “going well” in the room, but was rejected before getting out to members.

Shapps said there hasn’t…