Army to clear up streets of capital

By Cara Sulieman

THE Army could be deployed onto the streets of Edinburgh to collect rubbish bins as a battle over pay escalates, according to claims by staff.

Angry worker say council bosses told them that if proposed strike action goes ahead next month they will look to call in reinforcements – from the Army.

City of Edinburgh City Council have so far distanced themselves from the claim officially.

But protocol exists using what is known as a Military Aid to Another Government Department request which would be considered by top brass.