11 h. ago Labour in pockets of union paymasters who have brought Birmingham to its knees as analysis shows quarter of Labour MPs gave cash to union at centre of bin strikes

A quarter of Keir Starmer 's ministers belong to the militant union behind the Birmingham bin strikes crisis, it can be revealed.

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27 h. ago ‘The posh areas get cleared’: bin strikes illustrate Birmingham’s wealth gap

People in poorer areas feel frustrated rubbish piles up during strikes, while wealthy households pay for removal“It’s very frustrating that the posh areas get cleared and we’re just left, very frustrating but we expect it,” said Peter Thomas, outside his home in Ladywood, against a backdrop of overflowing bins.Across neighbouring postcodes in Birmingham, the gap between wealthy and deprived parts of the city has been noticeable for residents ever since the bin strikes began last month. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Union bosses 'plotting to tear away from Labour' as Birmingham bin strikes tensions keep rising

Activists for Unite have called for colleagues to join alliances with 'lefty Greens', other trade unionists and 'free Palestine activists' in a new coalition.

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38 h. ago Bookmakers offering odds on where bin strikes will hit next after Birmingham crisis

At least 11 more towns and cities across the country are odds-on to be hit by the same crippling industrial action as Birmingham, as 21,000 tons of rubbish remains uncollected

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41 h. ago Voices: ‘Give councils more money’ Independent readers weigh in on Birmingham bin strikes

Birmingham’s bin strikes are widely seen as the result of decades of political neglect and a worsening funding crisis in local government

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46 h. ago BBC is embroiled in yet another impartiality row after Radio 4's Today programme failed to mention Labour's role in Birmingham bin strikes

Wednesday's episode of BBC Radio 4's Today programme made no reference to the party in charge of the city, prompting criticism from the Tories.

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61 h. ago SHARON GRAHAM: 'Why should Birmingham's bin workers carry the can for a crisis made by others?'

Birmingham City Council is guilty of pumping out false narratives in the media regarding the ongoing bin strike, writes Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite

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63 h. ago 'A society where you're not free to withdraw your labour is not a free society': Broadcaster PETER HITCHENS defends Birmingham bin strikes in podcast clash with SARAH VINE

Mail columnist Sarah Vine clapped back, arguing that the Labour government is at fault for the unnecessary strike that only functions to hurt people uninvolved in the dispute.

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65 h. ago Unite is accused of 'grandstanding' after upcoming conference agenda fails to mention Birmingham bin strikes once... while mentioning Gaza 16 times

The union is spearheading the strikes which have left rubbish pilling up in the streets of England's second city, but the issue does not make the preliminary agenda for a forthcoming conference.

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65 h. ago Talks aimed at settling Birmingham bin strike adjourned without agreement

Members of Unite walked out on March 11 in a dispute over pay and jobs, leading to rubbish piling up in the streets.

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68 h. ago Militant union baron inflicting bin strike misery on Birmingham residents from miles away slams Angela Rayner for failing to 'offer her lads a good deal'

Unite regional secretary Annmarie Kilcline, 61, lives in a clean and litter-free leafy street 50 miles away from Britain's rat-invested second city.

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69 h. ago Are you worried that bin strikes could spread across the UK? Take our poll and have your say

Unite Boss says there's 'absolutely' a chance that strikes which have left mountains of bin bags piled up in Birmingham could spread across the UK

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2 d. ago Birmingham bin strike cannot continue, council leader says ahead of fresh talks

Unite the union says if guarantees that no worker will lose money could be put into writing by Birmingham City Council, a deal could be closer.

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3 d. ago It's alright for them! The militant union leaders spearheading the Birmingham bin strikes from towns and cities miles away where the streets are leafy, green and rubbish

None of the Unite leaders spearheading the industrial action live in England's second city - sparking anger from residents who say they are being forced to 'live like animals' while bosses remain unscathed.

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3 d. ago Giant rats bin strike could hit whole of UK with two cities named for next strikes

Peterborough and Sheffield are among places most likely to be hit next by piles of uncollected rubbish – and possible rat invasions could cause significant health issues in the city

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3 d. ago Birmingham council ‘on track’ to clear bin backlog by weekend

Uncollected waste had peaked at 22,000 tonnes as the strike continues

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3 d. ago Birmingham's crippling bin strikes could spread to other parts of UK, warns Union boss

Unite boss Sharon Graham says there is "absolutely" a chance that the ongoing strikes by bin workers in Birmingham could spread - with Sheffield and Peterborough most at risk

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3 d. ago Warning bin strikes could happen across UK as union talks collapse

Rubbish has been piling up on the city’s streets for several weeks as union pay dispute continues

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3 d. ago What is happening with the bin strike in Birmingham and could there be one in London?

Government calls on Unite union to reach a deal with city council after army called in to help with logistics

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4 d. ago Birmingham rubbish strikes set to continue after bin workers reject offer

The Government has stepped in in an attempt to prompt an end to the deadlock.

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