Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Wendy Morton Excerpts
Thursday 23rd October 2025

(2 days, 8 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alan Campbell Portrait Sir Alan Campbell
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My hon. Friend raises a number of important issues. We are determined to get the balance right and to get a better future for our young people. He may wish to seek an Adjournment debate or Backbench Business debate to raise those concerns.

Wendy Morton Portrait Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (Con)
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The Birmingham bin strike has now cost taxpayers £14 million. Residents have had no recycling collection since last Christmas, and the city has lost £4 million in income due to no garden waste collection. The strike is doing irrevocable damage to the reputation of the west midlands, including my constituency. Can the Leader of the House ask the new Minister for Local Government to update the House on this situation and on how the Government are going fix it?