Birmingham council leader quits over handling of bin strike

Labour’s John Clancy cites ‘frenzied media speculation’ for decision, after deal with Unite to end seven-week strike collapsedThe Birmingham city council leader has stepped down after failing to resolve the city’s “bin war”, during which rubbish went uncollected for seven weeks this summer.Labour’s John Clancy, who took on the role in December 2015, blamed “ill-informed” and “frenzied” media speculation for his departure.Continue