Cops to 'Police Without Fear or Favour' at Birmingham Pride After Emergency Services Pull Out Friday, May 22, 2026 birminghampride westmidlands policing lgbtq emergencyservices legaladvice communitysupport prideparade equality publicsafety West Midlands Police have affirmed their commitment to “police without fear or favour” at this year’s Birmingham Pride event, despite the withdrawal of emergency services from the annual parade and festival. … Read More
DWP’s Proposed PIP Review Changes Exclude Young Disabled People, Sparking Criticism Monday, May 18, 2026 dwp pip disability youngadults benefits assessment policy advocacy equality reviews The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has faced strong criticism over its planned changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reviews, which exclude young claimants under the age of 25. Under the new proposal, PIP … Read More
Birmingham Headteacher Urges Immediate Extension of Free School Meals for All Primary Children Thursday, May 7, 2026 education freeschoolmeals poverty primaryschools campaign children welfare birmingham policy equality The National Education Union (NEU) is calling on the Prime Minister to extend free school meals to all primary school children across England, with Birmingham executive headteacher Tania Yasmin lending her strong support to … Read More
Why Birmingham Pride May Never Be Free — And What Could Change That Thursday, May 7, 2026 birminghampride lgbtq philoldershaw pridefestival sponsorship community equality security accessibility birmingham Phil Oldershaw, co-founder of Birmingham Pride, has opened up about the realities and challenges facing the annual festival as it marks 30 years since its creation. Established in 1996 alongside Bill Gavan, the inaugural … Read More
Solihull Councillors Moved to Tears Amidst Debate on Strengthening Hate Crime Response Monday, May 4, 2026 solihull hatecrime councillors discrimination racism ableism misogyny localelections community equality During a heartfelt session ahead of the upcoming local elections, members of Solihull Council delivered powerful and emotional speeches as they debated a motion aimed at bolstering the borough’s efforts to tackle hate crime. … 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