should the government be ashamed

Yes, I’m very angry with them for actually putting the blame on low paid people for inflation, when in fact they are responsible for much of it.

They are just going to brazen it out and hope the public begin to turn on the strikers. I don't think that's going to happen, certainly not with the NHS staff. We are getting a below par service now and have been for several years. They need to get a grip or call an election.

Will Quince, health minister, has suggested that the public avoid sports and driving tomorrow just in case they have an accident. What next!

Not completely to answer the OP
I think they should have sorted things out for the NHS as they are a special case you could say, after the pandemic.So a payrise of say 8 to 9%.
The train drivers and all others on strike, not so much!
I’ve not much sympathy for them tbh.As for postal workers!
Any government’s not responsible for all the ills in the country.
The railways were kept going by furlough, and this is what they now do.

Sounds like we had better hunker down in bed all day tomorrow, and not risk doing anything!

J52

Will Quince, health minister, has suggested that the public avoid sports and driving tomorrow just in case they have an accident. What next!

What?
I'm glad I'm still away tomorrow because walking my crazy dog is a risky activity in itself.
But I do need to drive home on the M5 in the afternoon.

Oreo

Not completely to answer the OP
I think they should have sorted things out for the NHS as they are a special case you could say, after the pandemic.So a payrise of say 8 to 9%.
The train drivers and all others on strike, not so much!
I’ve not much sympathy for them tbh.As for postal workers!
Any government’s not responsible for all the ills in the country.
The railways were kept going by furlough, and this is what they now do.

If the government isn't responsible, who is? That is literally their job, to run the country.

Calendargirl

Sounds like we had better hunker down in bed all day tomorrow, and not risk doing anything!

Or, move to Scotland. But don't plan on coming by train.

I’m driving a long way, DH is going to the gym and I might play tennis.
On the other hand I could stay in bed and hope the ceiling doesn’t fall in.
General election soon please.

Out of the English frying pan into the Scottish fire?

But at least the ambulance will come and there'll be a nurse to look after you. 🤣

They should be ashamed but they aren't. It's the fault of the strikers that things are so bad according to this government.

In a word: YES

No, it is the people who are choosing to go on strike who are to blame.

eazybee

No, it is the people who are choosing to go on strike who are to blame.

I hope that is an ironic statement.

They will be ashamed and embarrassed when they are forced to climb down and negotiate with the unions. I don’t think there’s any chance that staff will capitulate.

I truly believe that the strikers have no choice. Its not just about pay. It’s about all of our safety too.
This government and those preceding it have so much to answer for.
Public services have been eroded for far too long.

This government has no shame. It's always the same with them. Never the fault of the government. Blame the poor workers. They underestimate the power of the people and think we are all fools and will just carry on taking this abuse of power. The NHS nurses deserve to be paid properly, and people are behind them and turning ever more away from this Conservative government who have no real mandate except it seems to fill their own pockets

Yes, I also heard on the news that people have to stop their leisure pursuits and not even drive in case they hurt themselves or have an accident!! This is preposterous! The Government ought to hear themselves and take a long look at the outrageous situation that we are in because of their mismanagement. Their subtle message is poor government, their hands are tied and pointing at the 'offending strikers' and saying they are the ones that are putting your life at risk..... instead of actually admitting they have failed and are not taking responsibility. Shame on them.

Ambulance workers need a reasonable pay increase as they are poorly paid for their work and responsibility.

Any government that thinks twelve hour shifts are acceptable should be ashamed in my opinion. I don’t blame the strikers, I blame management and the government.

volver- maybe, eventually after many hours if you can last that long.

When my mother had a heart attack, the ambulance arrived in 10 minutes. Earlier this year.

Although it suits some agendas to paint everything as black, its not true.

And if anybody says "just as well she didn't have a heart attack today then", I will report them.

Just a wee reminder that the train drivers aren't on strike, Oreo. They are ASLEF. RMT is railway workers; station staff, track maintenance, guards etc. Not drivers.