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John Cotton
Coverage of John Cotton in the Nexus archive.
- Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains
Reform UK has made significant gains in a local election, prompting concerns among minority groups about a potential rise in racism. The outgoing Labour leader, John Cotton, urged the next administration to champion diversity. Reform UK emerged as the largest party with 22 councillors.
- Birmingham council leader says end of city’s bin strike ‘within sight’
The Birmingham bin strike, which began in January 2025, is nearing resolution as the city council offers improved terms to refuse workers. Council leader John Cotton, a Labour member, stated the new proposal aims to end the long-running dispute.