The strike was called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC).The TUC unsuccessfully attempted to force the British government to act to prevent wage reductions and worsening conditions for 1.2 million locked-out coal miners.
Despite Sir Tom’s admission about his reaction to politics in his youth, he is not keen to get involved in politics now due to his fame.The performer explained: “That’s why the vote is always private. “I wouldn’t want people to just follow me because of my status as a singer. “For me as an entertainer, the way I look at it, I’m here to entertain.”Elsewhere, Tom recently opened up on his age and how he is now beginning to “feel older”.The Sex Bomb singer opened up on how his son Mark has spotted him.
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