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Birmingham's Rat Crisis Example
- Birmingham is overwhelmed by rubbish due to a council pay dispute causing binmen to strike.
- A council meeting featured a person dressed as "Roland the Rat" to highlight the infestation issue.
Pay Dispute Triggers City Waste Crisis
- Birmingham's biohazard situation stems from a 2012 equal pay legal ruling causing a £1 billion liability.
- The council balanced worker wages by cutting binmen pay, triggering strikes and garbage buildup.
Local MPs Neglect Bin Crisis
- Birmingham MPs show little interest in bin strike; some focus on international or unrelated issues instead.
- This neglect contributes to the crisis worsening and residents suffering amidst overflowing rubbish and rat problems.