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Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Times
Angela Rayner suspended from Unite over Birmingham bin dispute
One of Labour's most influential union backers has suspended Angela Rayner over the Birmingham bin strikes. Unite criticised the deputy prime minister's support for Birmingham council, which it said had 'peddled lies' in its row with refuse workers. Unite said its conference had voted 'overwhelmingly' in favour of ousting Rayner. John Cotton, the leader of Birmingham council, has also had his membership suspended. Sharon Graham, Unite's general secretary, said: 'Unite is crystal clear it will call out bad employers regardless of the colour of their rosette. 'Angela Rayner has had every opportunity to intervene and resolve this dispute but has instead backed a rogue council that has peddled lies and smeared its workers fighting huge pay cuts. 'The disgraceful actions of the government and a so-called Labour council, is essentially fire and rehire and makes a joke of the Employment Relations Act promises. 'People up and down the country are asking whose side is the Labour government on and coming up with the answer: not workers.' • Birmingham bin strikes could last until Christmas after new vote The dispute in Birmingham was initially over the removal of waste recycling and collection officer roles but later expanded to include the local authority's decision to hire temporary workers, which Unite claimed would 'undermine' strikes. On-and-off strike action has been taking place since January, when an initial 12 walkouts were scheduled over four months. Bin collection workers then announced unlimited strikes on March 11. This is a breaking story. More to follow.
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Angela Rayner SUSPENDED from Labour union over bin strike chaos with group set to ‘review' ties with party
ANGELA Rayner has been suspended by Labour union Unite over the Birmingham bin strike crisis. The union confirmed today it had suspended the Deputy Prime Minister and announced it was reviewing its relationship with the Labour party. 2 2 The union voted in favour of the decision earlier today, accusing the Labour firebrand of backing a council that had "peddled lies". Serious discussions are now underway as Unite - one of the parties largest financial donors - considers its future with the Government. It comes as the bin strike in Birmingham reaches the six month mark - with rubbihs still piled high in the city's streets. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
