Chris Heaton-Harris accused of ‘failing Northern Ireland’ on eve of strike

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris speaking to the media outside Hillsborough Castle (Liam McBurney/PA)

Chris Heaton-Harris has been accused of “failing the people of Northern Ireland” on the eve of what is expected to be the largest strike in the region in recent history.

An estimated 150,000 public sector workers from areas including health, education, police staff, transport, roads maintenance and civil servants will take part in the walkouts over a pay award.