Tube strike kicks off in London as commuters brace for 24 hours of misery

A tube strike has kicked off iin London after RMT union "instructed" train drivers to not come into work.

The union announced it is going forward with 24-hour long walkouts today and Thursday June 4.

An RMT spokesman said: "Despite our best efforts in Acas talks, TfL have failed to provide assurances on our members deeply held concerns around fatigue, reduced flexibility, shift lengths and the impact these proposals could have in a safety-critical role like Tube driving."

MORE TO FOLLOW...