Chris Grayling criticised for blaming rail delays on 'militant unions'

Minister denies he is passing the buck but Labour says he is in denial about his shortcomings, after damning NAO reportChris Grayling, the transport secretary, has been accused of passing the buck over severe rail disruption on Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern trains, for which he blamed staff shortages caused by “militant unions”.A report from the National Audit Office criticises the government’s management of the UK’s largest rail franchise, held by Govia Thamesl