UK’s Sunak ‘Sad’ About Strike Disruptions but Insists No Talks on Public Sector Pay

UK’s Sunak ‘Sad’ About Strike Disruptions but Insists No Talks on Public Sector Pay
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaving 10 Downing Street, London, on Dec. 20, 2022. James Manning/PA Media
Alexander Zhang
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he is “sad” and “disappointed” about widespread disruptions caused by strikes, but has insisted that refusing to negotiate on public sector pay is the “right thing” to do.

Speaking to broadcasters during a visit to a homeless shelter in London, Sunak said: “I am really sad and I am disappointed about the disruption that is being caused to so many people’s lives, particularly at Christmas time.”