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Public toilet cuts make late night streets 'a clear risk to health,' says Unison leader Dave Prentis
Revellers relieving themselves in the streets lead to a big hygiene problem

The government was accused of hygiene negligence yesterday after cuts to public conveniences made streets a health hazard.

Unison shared its outrage after it emerged that a £10 million budget cut to public toilets has left late night revellers no option but to relieve themselves on the street.

“Urgent action is needed to keep our streets safe and hygienic,” Unison general secretary Dave Prentis said.

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