One of the unions locked in dispute with London Underground chiefs over the Night Tube has suspended its involvement in planned strikes.

Unite said on Sunday (January 17) it had taken the decision to allow for further talks in an attempt to resolve the disagreement.

It was one of three unions whose members were planning 24-hour walkouts starting on January 26, February 15 and February 17.

The other two unions, Aslef and the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, are not understood to have changed their position regarding strike action.

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Unite national officer Hugh Roberts said: "Unite is suspending its three days of strike action this month and in February over pay and night working on the London Underground.

"This is to allow for further talks with the conciliation service Acas on these issues.

"We will approach these talks in a constructive fashion and urge LU management to do the same."

Union leaders sat down with transport bosses on Friday (January 15) for talks organised by Acas, which are set to resume next week.

Unite represents 600 engineers and maintenance staff working on the Tube .

The proposed industrial action is the latest development in a long-running dispute over plans for an all-night tube service at weekends and demands for a pay increase.