Labour will be decimated in May local elections, Unite leader says
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Unite leader Sharon Graham predicts Labour will face significant losses in the May local elections due to the ongoing Birmingham bin strike. Graham criticized Labour's handling of the strike, calling it a "disgrace" and accusing the party of losing support from working people. The Birmingham bin strike, concerning pay and conditions, began in January 2023 and has escalated, becoming a key issue in the upcoming elections where all 101 council seats are contested. Unite has cut its affiliation fee to Labour by 40% in response to the dispute. Negotiations between Unite and the council have stalled, with the council citing financial constraints and Unite blaming government-appointed commissioners for blocking a potential agreement.
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