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Members of the RMT union have voted to strike over concerns about safety on the London Underground.

Union members voted five to one in favour of the action in protest at reduced staffing levels which it claims will affect safety.

The ballot result could lead to joint action with fellow Tube union TSSA, whose members voted to strike earlier this month.

A date for the strike is expected to be announced later today.

RMT general secretary Bob Crow said: "This vote reveals the strength of feeling among our members that the safety and security of the network, for staff and passengers alike, will not be compromised under any conditions."

Transport for London said the issues raised by the unions were being addressed through the normal negotiating process and there was no need for a strike.

7:41am Friday 28th March 2008

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