Tube strikes: London Underground walkouts by RMT staff called off

Planned industrial action has been suspended after a new pay offer from TfL

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union were due to walk out for 24 hours on Tuesday and Thursday this week

The strikes, which would have caused major disruption to the Tube network, have been suspended after TfL made a new pay offer to the union.

The RMT said it would now consult with its members on the offer before deciding whether to accept it.

The union had previously rejected TfL's offer of a 3% pay rise, saying it was "not good enough".

TfL said it was "pleased" that the strikes had been called off and that it was "committed to working with the RMT to reach a settlement that is fair to both sides".

The Tube is a vital part of London's transport network, and a strike would have caused major disruption to the city.

The RMT had said that the strikes were necessary to secure a "fair pay increase" for its members.

TfL said that it had "listened to the concerns of the RMT" and had made a "fair and reasonable offer".

The union will now consult with its members on the offer before deciding whether to accept it.

If the offer is accepted, it will be a major relief for commuters who rely on the Tube.

Here is a summary of the key points:

• Planned Tube strikes have been called off after a new pay offer from TfL
• The RMT union had previously rejected TfL's offer of a 3% pay rise
• The new offer will now be put to a vote by RMT members
• If the offer is accepted, it will be a major relief for commuters who rely on the Tube