Birmingham Faith Leaders Unite to Condemn Racism Ahead of Britain First Rally Thursday, June 18, 2026 birmingham faith unity racism protest britainfirst diversity counterprotest community peace In a powerful display of unity, faith leaders from Birmingham’s diverse religious communities have joined forces to denounce racism and advocate for peace ahead of a far-right rally organized by Britain First this weekend. … Read More
Britain First Comes to Birmingham — But Hate Won't Solve Our Problems Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham britainfirst immigration diversity unity hate politics costofliving community protest This weekend, Birmingham will once again be the stage for a political demonstration as supporters of Britain First gather in the city. As editor of BirminghamLive, I have spent years hearing directly from residents across our … Read More
Birmingham's Stark Wealth Divide Revealed in Just Three Miles Thursday, June 11, 2026 birmingham wealth inequality sparkhill edgbaston income poverty affluence diversity economy Birmingham starkly showcases the extremes of economic disparity within a mere three-mile stretch. On one end lies Sparkhill, recently identified as one of England’s poorest neighborhoods, grappling with high … Read More
LGBTQ Equality Weaponised in Birmingham Elections: A Disturbing Trend Sunday, May 3, 2026 lgbtq birmingham elections homophobia greenparty harassment equality politics islamophobia diversity “‘You can’t be Muslim and support the Green Party – they are the gay party,’” recalls Hanooshi Hassan, a 23-year-old Green Party candidate in Birmingham’s local elections. The comment, hurled by fellow Muslims and … Read More
'I Returned to Birmingham and One Thing Absolutely Gutted Me' Saturday, March 28, 2026 birmingham flags racism community equality migration protest diversity council law Tony Dowling, who now lives in Tyne and Wear, recently returned to Birmingham to attend his mother’s funeral. What he encountered on the city’s streets left him feeling deeply disturbed and disappointed. Throughout many parts … Read More
The Four Words That Make Brummies Uncomfortable: A Deeper Look at Identity in Birmingham Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham identity diversity racism culture community heritage ethnicity inclusion youth If I asked you, “Where are you from?” what would your answer be? It seems like such a straightforward question, yet over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed how much weight those four words carry—and how they can make people … Read More