The Asda supermarket chain is facing the threat of strike action by distribution staff after they turned down a new pay deal.

In a statement, the GMB union said almost 70% of 8,000 GMB members polled voted against the below inflation pay offer and nearly 80% of the LGV drivers and warehouse and clerical workers said they were ready to take industrial action over pay.

GMB will now meet with members to discuss next steps.