Birmingham is facing a major incident due to a bin strike, with over 17,000 tonnes of waste accumulating in the city. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has ruled out deploying the army to assist in the situation. Former minister Edwina Curry criticized this decision, stating that waiting could lead to public health risks related to the rubbish. While the government claims to be monitoring the issue and supporting local efforts, there is concern about the longstanding financial issues Birmingham has faced under previous administrations, complicating the bin collection crisis.
I tell you what I'd do now. I'd have a quick word with the Secretary of State for Defence and I'd get the army in. It wouldn't be the first time the army has been deployed in similar circumstances.
It's a public health issue. It's not just politics, it's a public health issue. With rats and rubbish, really you're talking about spreading disease.
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