'It's absolutely tragic!' Robert Jenrick likens Birmingham to 'third world country' as bin strike chaos continues
Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick has likened Birmingham to a third world country in scathing criticism of the city s council as bin strikes enter their second year. Today marks a year since refuse collectors in England s second largest city performed a total walkout, leaving residents to endure rat ridden roads with piles of rubbish piled high. However, Mr Jenrick declared that a "big moment for change" was coming for Birmingham residents to welcome in new leadership in the city

Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick has likened Birmingham to a third world country in scathing criticism of the city s council as bin strikes enter their second year. Today marks a year since refuse collectors in England s second largest city performed a total walkout, leaving residents to endure rat ridden roads with piles of rubbish piled high. However, Mr Jenrick declared that a "big moment for change" was coming for Birmingham residents to welcome in new leadership in the city
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