It's all a bit rubbish, isn't it?

There’s still no solution for the residents of Birmingham as negotiations to end the bin strike have once again failed to reach an agreement. As the backlog of waste grows by 1,000 tonnes a week, an infestation of 'cat-sized rats' has taken over the city, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting saying he is “concerned” about the public health risk.

We hear from residents in the city about their feelings on Unite Unions' strike action and what it means for their streets, and local Conservative Councillor Timothy Huxtable tells us why people have lost trust in Birmingham city council, blaming Labour for mismanaging the waste service.

And on the subject of Labour failings, Kamal and Camilla ask if the Government has let down victims of grooming after it was accused of "watering down" plans for a series of rape gang inquiries.

Listen to our interview with a grooming gang survivor here

Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian Fawcett

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy

Video Editor: Valerie Browne

Studio Director: Meghan Searle

Editor: Camilla Tominey

Production assistance from Anna Johnson and Paul Oluwadare

Original music by Goss Studio

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