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Tories post mixed messages over strike policy

Tory big-wigs at sixes and sevens over postal strike policy.

Shamik Das · 1 min read

The Tories posted mixed messages over their policy on the postal strike today.

David Cameron and Ken Clarke: At odds over postal disputeIn the House of Commons today Conservative leader David Cameron said:

“The only way to stop these strikes and the way to stop this militancy is to show some leadership and some backbone and some courage [and step in to stop the dispute].”

But his Shadow Business Secretary believes the Government “should not intervene” in the dispute.

Hat tip: @anthonypainter

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