Union warns government over Iran conflict cost of living 

Transport and travel union TSSA has called on the government to take immediate action to help the public with the cost of living in the face of ongoing economic volatility related to the US/Israel conflict with Iran. 

This includes making public transport free at the point of use for the next year.  

Oil prices have seen further spikes as a result of President Trump’s threat to blockade Iran’s ports and its traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – which if carried out would push up the price of energy, food and other items in Britain. 

Commenting, TSSA General Secretary, Maryam Eslamdoust said: “Yet again Donald Trump’s recklessness over Iran is having an effect of world oil prices which will in turn hit our communities here at home really hard. 

“We are facing into a major economic crisis of Washington's making at a time in which many people are already really struggling with the cost of living.  

“Not only should our government be carrying out the work of diplomacy to help find a solution to the conflict but it's vital that Ministers act without delay to take serious measures to help people here at home.  

“Making public transport free at the point of use for the next twelve months would provide people with the assistance they need and also act as a huge economic stimulus.  

“Not only that, but the Prime Minister should also convene regular COBRA meetings examining the full range of measures which can help people with their bills and consider setting up a national Cost of Living Taskforce.”