Angela Rayner urged to return £10,000 donation from union amidst Birmingham bin strikes

Pressure mounts on Deputy PM to return controversial donation

Angela Rayner is facing calls to hand back a £10,000 donation she received from the trade union at the heart of the Birmingham bin strike, as chaos continues to grip the streets of the city.

Conservative frontbencher demands clarity on potential conflicts of interest

Conservative frontbencher Kevin Hollinrake has written to Labour demanding answers on whether Rayner will return the money, citing concerns about conflicts of interest as she leads efforts to resolve the ongoing dispute.

Labour under scrutiny as tensions rise in Birmingham

The city is facing a crisis as rubbish piles up and public health concerns grow amid the ongoing strike, with Rayner at the forefront of efforts to negotiate a resolution. Questions have been raised about Labour's close ties to trade unions, with millions in donations received since Keir Starmer took charge.

Rayner calls for resolution as residents suffer

Rayner has called on the union to accept an improved pay offer from the council, emphasizing the impact of the strike on residents and urging Unite to bring an end to the situation.