51�Թ�

He said the all-out strike began on 11 March, but on-off action had started in January, adding: "That's a long time."

This deal has been a long time in the making, with on-off negotiations going on for some three years.

After three years of on-off negotiations, the UK and India have agreed a trade deal which will make it easier for UK firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports.

While still studying at art school, Vella was approached by on-off Cure guitarist Porl Thompson who wanted him to photograph another group he was playing in.

Unite union members began on-off strikes in January, but just over a week ago moved to all-out action in a dispute over pay and working conditions.