BBC local radio journalists in England to strike on election day

BBC journalists in England have announced a second 24-hour strike to coincide with the reporting of local election results, over changes to local radio.

The first strike took place on Budget day, on March 15, and was followed by a work to rule which is already having a significant impact, proving just how much output depends on goodwill and working extra hours by the staff.

BBC management wants local radio stations to share programmes across the network from 2pm on weekdays and at weekends...