Leaders of three rail unions have spoken out about their concerns over the future of Eurostar - launching a petition calling for government support.
The EU and UK government want more competition on cross-Channel services
At a virtual meeting on 4 August, the general secretaries of Aslef, RMT and TSSA each reaffirmed their commitment to preserving Britain’s link to continental Europe.
In May, Eurostar reached a deal with its backers having come under financial pressure due to the pandemic. The cross-channel rail operator has been running "a handful of services" a day since the initial lockdown.
Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef said the first "battle" is to protect jobs and the future of Eurostar.
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