First tube strike called off by RMT

Tuesday's 24 hour tube strike has been called off by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).

The strike, which was set to begin Tuesday evening, was called off by ASLEF, TSSA and Unite last week.

But the RMT said it had to meet with members on Monday to discuss the new pay offer before deciding whether to call off the strike.

The union said it had decided to suspend the first strike, but said it remains in dispute on pay, Night Tube and station staffing.

General Secretary Mick Cash said it agreed to suspend strike action to allow for further consideration and consultation on the current offer.

"The union makes it clear that we remain in dispute and the strike action scheduled for February remains on.

"RMT also remains in dispute over station staffing and the week of action on that issue, scheduled to begin from the seventh of February, also remains on and the union is finalising the details for the continuation of that industrial campaign and the on-going fight over the threat to jobs, services and safety."

London Underground's latest offer included a four-year pay deal, lump sum payments of £500 and the possibility of a 36-hour four-day week to get the Night Tube running.