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Disabled Job Seeker Faces Cruel Rejections from Council

4/14/2026

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Story summary

Bryan Rowe, a 21-year-old disabled man, has faced three rejections for a binman job with Southampton City Council after a nine-month unpaid internship.
His mother called the rejections cruel and unfair, especially after they invited him for a third interview following public outcry.
A council spokesperson cited high application volume and did not comment on individual cases.
Rowe's mother has filed a formal complaint, and he seeks employment elsewhere.

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Story summary

Bryan Rowe, a 21-year-old disabled man, has faced three rejections for a binman job with Southampton City Council after a nine-month unpaid internship.
His mother called the rejections cruel and unfair, especially after they invited him for a third interview following public outcry.
A council spokesperson cited high application volume and did not comment on individual cases.
Rowe's mother has filed a formal complaint, and he seeks employment elsewhere.