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Independent Candidates Threaten Protests Over Birmingham Bin Strike

12/28/2025

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Akhmed Yaqoob and Shakeel Afsar, independent candidates, threatened to protest outside Birmingham city councillors' homes if the bin strike remains unresolved.
They named Labour councillor Majid Mahmood, who has contacted West Midlands Police about the dispute.
Speaking with striking bin workers, Yaqoob urged dialogue with the council to resolve the issue.
The dispute began in January when Unite warned workers could face pay cuts of up to £8,000.

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Story summary

Akhmed Yaqoob and Shakeel Afsar, independent candidates, threatened to protest outside Birmingham city councillors' homes if the bin strike remains unresolved.
They named Labour councillor Majid Mahmood, who has contacted West Midlands Police about the dispute.
Speaking with striking bin workers, Yaqoob urged dialogue with the council to resolve the issue.
The dispute began in January when Unite warned workers could face pay cuts of up to £8,000.