Rennie responds to bin strikes news

Responding to the news that bin workers across 26 of Scotland’s local authorities, including Edinburgh and Glasgow, are set to launch industrial action for 8 days in August, Scottish Liberal Democrat communities spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:

“Two years ago, stinking columns of rubbish were allowed to pile up in the streets, and now this SNP government has allowed it to happen again.

“Ministers need to skip the posturing and bring something meaningful to the table. The unions need to be reasonable too; they are not the only public sector workers who need a pay rise.  

“To prevent this disruption from popping up year after year, Scottish Liberal Democrats want to see long-term funding deals for local councils so that they can invest for the future.”