These photographs capture the unpleasant scenes across Birmingham - as mountains of rubbish line residential streets. The situation across the second city has become so dire a Labour MP fears a public health emergency is on the horizon. Refuse collectors who are members of Unite are on an indefinite strike over plans to reduce their pay and so collections haven't happened for several days. It has meant bags of rubbish have piled up across the city and concern is growing for the most vulnerable,