BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt made his feelings clear during an interview about the upcoming train strikes.
The broadcaster, 60, returned to the red sofa for Saturday morning’s (August 13) instalment alongside regular co-host Naga Munchetty.
The pair welcomed Steve Montgomery, a member of the Rail Delivery Group which represents rail firms, who spoke about the current train strikes that are set to cause people “a lot of upsets.”
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The BBC Radio 5 Live reporter made his feelings about the handling of the strikes clear, saying: “If I was one of the people who was being affected by the travel problems today, and I heard what I think you just said which is that we haven’t been able to talk to the unions, and today the strike is on, that sounds really irresponsible.”
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He added: “Why have you, the two sides, not been able to talk to preclude the situation?”
The chair of the RDG responded: “We have been trying to talk. We have talked previously a number of months ago when the industry was looking at reforms with the trade unions.”
“Clearly, the economic situation have changed, the trade unions position has meant that they’re,” he added before the former Sky News presenter quickly interjected.
As Steve continued, Charlie chimed: “I’m sorry, I’m going to interrupt you, Mr Montgomery.”
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“If I may, I’m gonna, I know it’s difficult. I’m going to interrupt you because you say you’ve tried to talk, but what’s the problem here? Why are we sitting here saying you haven’t spoken to the unions in months?”
Charlie has been the weekend presenter for BBC Breakfast since 2008 and confirmed in June this year that he has no intentions of stepping down from his post anytime soon.
While presenting the show alongside Naga on June 11, talks turned to the presenters career when he was quizzed about any future exit plans by sports presenter Mike Bushell.
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Mike tested the BBC host over whether he could be thinking about giving up his post for a gig on ITV’s Love Island – after updating that a rugby star was about to head into the Spanish villa.
“What lengths would you go to if you had the chance to enter the Love Island villa?” asked Mike.
“Well no, I wouldn’t,” shot back Naga, as Charlie remained quiet.
Turning his attention to Charlie, he quizzed: “You wouldn’t give up your job would you?”
“No, I’m not planning on it Mike,” awkwardly responded Charlie.
Making light of the situation, the sports presenter added: “Good to know.”
BBC Breakfast airs daily from 6am on BBC One.
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