Militant union barons plotting 'winter of discontent' in bid to get inflation-busting pay hikes - but hope 'sympathetic' Andy Burnham will become PM and cave into their demands

Militant union leaders are planning a 'winter of discontent' strategy to pressure for inflation-busting pay increases, hoping Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister and complies with their demands. The unions aim to leverage political instability to secure higher wages amid economic challenges.