Union baron Mick Lynch vows to seize control of UK economy with unions in 'every sector'

Union baron Mick Lynch has vowed to seize control of the UK economy. Mr Lynch, whose RMT union brought much of the country to a standstill through rail walkouts, said the “prize” is “universal” influence over all of the nation’s industries. The Royal College of Nursing left Chancellor Rachel Reeves red-faced after announcing it was rejecting the Government’s 5.5 per cent pay hike offer in the middle of her speech. And Mr Lynch called for a sweeping expansion of union powers which would make it easier to shut down industries if their demands are not met. He said: “The problem...