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Parking chaos over Christmas as GMB wardens announce two-day strike

A PARKING wardens’ strike over pay and conditions will unleash Christmas chaos across the streets of south London, GMB warned today.

Union members employed by car parking company Apcoa are taking two days of strike action before December 25 across the boroughs of Kingston, Lambeth, Richmond and Wandsworth.

GMB regional organiser Alex Etches said: “As we stated last time these members took action, these members not only generate revenue for the boroughs, but also keep traffic moving and keep the streets clear.

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