Strike Day Jan 2023

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 Strike Day Jan 2023



We need to get this solved with a lump sum with a negotiation when the inflation stabilises around March time.  This will avoid negative GDP, get tourist interested in visiting for the summer and bring confidence to the UK.

This will carry on until a major issue happens, politicians need urgent care or high profile individual or family member dies.

We are not seen in favour on the world stage. 

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