The tragedy is that many other industries deserve taxpayer support but, because they are not staffed by powerful unions or based in marginal constituencies, they barely get a look-in.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Doctors are in powerful unions and councils that set guidance on pay, posts and numbers of university places.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Meanwhile, the powerful unions are gearing up to block badly needed reform of the public services.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)