Trouble brewing | Royal Mail workers sacked in row over tea breaks

Six Royal Mail workers have reportedly been sacked for taking a tea break at a pub, a union has said.

The half-dozen were among 11 workers who were suspended from Prenton Delivery Office in July, after drinking tea and coffee at two pubs while on their break.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said three of the employees were later reinstated, one was given a penalty, and the fate of another remains unconfirmed.

The decision has sparked criticism from local residents and politicians. A local councillor Stuart Kelly, called for the staff to be reinstated.