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Angela Rayner has Unite union membership suspended over Birmingham bin strike
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 11 – Unite suspended Deputy PM Angela Rayner for supporting a council accused of spreading falsehoods during a six-month bin strike over pay cuts up to £8,000, prompting a review of ties with Labour.
- At its Brighton conference this week, Unite voted overwhelmingly to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's membership amid the Birmingham bin strike dispute and is reviewing ties with Labour.
- Following the Brighton emergency motion, delegates accused Rayner of backing a council that 'peddled lies' amid six months of bin strike disruptions, condemning its tactics.
- Analysis shows 800 delegates voted, with 97% supporting ongoing strikes, and nearly 400 bin workers facing pay cuts of up to £8,000 annually.
- Unite's motion to review ties with Labour could lead to a formal split, risking significant funding loss for the party amid ongoing union disputes.
- Beyond immediate tensions, Unite, a major Labour backer, is considering ending funding, which could significantly impact the party's future relations and financial stability.
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