Southwark Liberal Democrats support striking repairs staff

The Liberal Democrat opposition group in Southwark support the 130 housing repair workers due to take part in industrial action later this month.                             

Commenting, Leader of the Southwark Liberal Democrats Cllr Victor Chamberlain said:

"The Southwark Liberal Democrat group supports frontline repairs workers in Southwark getting a fair deal. The council's repairs service is in need of serious, immediate improvements and that will not be possible without our vital frontline workers. Any disruption caused by this strike will be laid at the door of Southwark's Labour council who are refusing to negotiate. We urge them to settle this dispute quickly so they can address the rampant disrepair in our housing stock, which has been publicly highlighted by the Housing Ombudsman and Housing Secretary in recent months."