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Workers on London's Underground network go on strike on Thursday 10 November, leaving commuters to find alternative methods of transport or work from home. The action by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) and Unite unions follows several prior walkouts this year amid a long-running dispute over job cuts, pensions and working conditions. IMAGES

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