Whilst a union rep myself, I do not generally hold with strikes unless as a final recourse. As regards those demanding wage increases to match the level of inflation, whilst in many ways understandable, it is also unrealistic and will only lead to a circular domino affect by pushing inflation up further.

I look at some of those on strike and genuinely wonder if they really need the increases they want but a lot of it is in the detail. Train drivers are paid well enough as it is (certainly enough to benefit from any of Truss's tax cuts) but many other rail workers are not. Mention barristers and most people think rich b a st ards but there are many junior ones who are really poorly paid and this is having a big impact on legal aid and people's ability to access it or not. Many Felixstowe dock workers aren't badly paid as it is but given the enormous profits companies make there you can't blame them for wanting a better cut because they can clearly afford it.

Truss is right-profit is not a dirty word in itself -but it is if the mega rich few earn it off the backs of poorly paid employees.

What is important now is to protect the most vulnerable.