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Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 17 March 2026

Debate

Birmingham City Council and Unite: Refuse Workers’ Pay

Contribution

As I have said, it is not correct to say that the commissioners blocked a viable deal. We want to urge both parties to get back around the negotiating table to find a sustainable solution to end the dispute in the interests of residents. Of course, it is very important that both the equal pay settlement that has been agreed in Birmingham and the best value duty are met in the course of those negotiations.

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