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RMT expresses condolences following Spanish railway crash Rail union RMT, has expressed its deepest condolences and solidarity with rail workers and passengers killed and injured in the dreadful rail crash in southern Spain. Details are still emerging but initial reports suggest at least 39 people have been killed and dozens injured. RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “This is a deeply shocking event and my thoughts are with all those rail workers, passengers and families affected by this horrific crash. “We express our solidarity with our sister trade unions and federations including, Sindicato Ferroviario (SF),SFF-CGT, SCF, SEMAF, and ALFERRO at this extremely difficult time.”

BREAKING: Donald Trump has just slapped a 10% tariff on the UK for supporting Greenland which will rise to 25% in June. Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The UK, The Netherlands, and Finland all named.

The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.

The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime. I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP

🚨BREAKING: Employment Rights Bill passes in the House of Lords and will become law. This is an historic day for working people across the country, and the trade unions who represent them. Some of the watershed measures this Bill delivers: ➡️ Banning exploitative zero hours contracts ➡️ Sick pay for all from day one ➡️ Expanding paternity, parental and bereavement leave ➡️ Strengthening protections for pregnant women, whistle-blowers and victims of sexual harassment ➡️ Making flexible working the default ➡️ Repealing Tory anti-union laws Unions and workers have long campaigned for these vital rights. Finally, working people will enjoy more security, better pay and dignity at work thanks to this Bill.

Jacqui Smith this morning: "I'm sure there are some people playing fast and loose with the benefits system. That's completely wrong, it shouldn't happen" Smith sits in the House of Lords.