After reading Cllr Richard Brett claim in the Guardian that the refuse pay-cuts were "notional", Rachel has written a response to the paper. Her letter, published on 6 November, is available here

Anyone who supports the striking refuse workers is encouraged to write to the papers to express their thoughts on the matter.

It is unacceptable that the council is using this issue for their political agenda, with apparent disregard for the effect of a 30% wage cut on the workers.