SHOPWORKERS’ union Usdaw urged the government to tackle the blight of fly-tipping and derelict phone boxes in Britain’s high streets today.

Delegates also called for a law making it mandatory for restaurants to offer doggy bags during an environmental debate at the union’s annual conference.

Deputy general secretary Dave McCrossen said that “no roadside verge or beauty spot seems to be safe” from fly-tipping, calling on the government to act “immediately so that we can see some change.”