Journalists at rightwing Daily Express set to strike over pay

Staff from newspaper that rails against militant trade unions' will join sister outlets in striking on Friday

The Daily Express has repeatedly warned its readers that militant trade unions" are bringing Britain to its knees - but this week many of the newspaper's own staff will go on strike in protest at the outlet's low pay.

They will join journalists at sister outlets including the Daily Mirror, the Daily Star and dozens of local newspapers in striking on Friday. It marks the start of a month of industrial action designed to disrupt production at the news outlets, which are all owned by publishing giant Reach.