Overground strikes called off

Strikes on the London Overground next week have been called off.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, who work for Arriva Rail London, will now vote on a new pay offer.

Walkouts were scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "London Overground members working for Arriva Rail London have made progress through their determination to take strike action.

"The dispute is not over but we have made sufficient progress to suspend the action next week in order for our members to assess the new offer fully in a referendum."

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