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Ed Davey sceptical about timing of bin strike news
Key takeaways
- Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey told BBC Radio WM's Ed James he was sceptical about the timing of a prospective end to Birmingham's bin strike saga.
- Birmingham City Council's Labour leader John Cotton said yesterday an end to the action was "within sight", with a new offer to be put to striking workers.
- Sir Ed said he would like to see the deal before committing to support it.
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Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey told BBC Radio WM's Ed James he was sceptical about the timing of a prospective end to Birmingham's bin strike saga.
Birmingham City Council's Labour leader John Cotton said yesterday an end to the action was "within sight", with a new offer to be put to striking workers.
Sir Ed said he would like to see the deal before committing to support it.
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