For nearly five weeks, piles of rubbish taller than most people have lined the streets of Birmingham – what is supposed to be the UK’s second city. Rats, some reportedly the size of kittens, have begun to roam the streets like they own the joint. Last week, locals became so desperate that they mobbed a bin lorry, hurling uncollected rubbish at it out of frustration. The city is, nearly by definition, a dump – much to the chagrin of proud Brummies who have always, quite rightly, rejected that tag.
Toronto is overrun with rats and we didn’t need no strike!
