Bullying unions are trashing Britain and Government has just rolled over – PM must get tough or face a ruinous summer

THE contortions and contradictions of the Deputy Prime Minister’s political stance become more laughable with each passing day.

During the run-up to the General ­Election last July, Angela Rayner presented herself as the fearless champion of trade union rights, who would usher in a new era of co-operation after the dark years of Tory confrontation.

SWNSThe long, embittered dispute by Birmingham binmen has left uncollected rubbish piled high in the streets[/caption] Getty - ContributorIn 1979...