Grant Shapps accused of ‘advocating fire and rehire’ to end rail strikes

Transport secretary said he could enact legislation to force through measures sought by rail companies

The transport secretary was accused of advocating fire-and-rehire" tactics after he warned that the changes sought by rail companies could be imposed on workers.

Grant Shapps told Sky News on Friday that he could enact legislation referred to as a section 188" to force through some of the measures at the heart of the current strikes.