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Union bosses have announced a new wave of rail strikes over the festive period.

RMT boss Mick Lynch said members would walk out between 24-27 December.

That is on top of previous strike dates that had already been announced.

Mr Lynch said RMT members would now be balloted on whether to go ahead with strikes on 13-14 and 16-17 December.

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