How Jeremy Corbyn Played a Key Role in Rescuing a Birmingham Activist After Days at Sea Sunday, June 21, 2026 jeremycorbyn birmingham activism gaza flotilla rescue palestine politics humanrights ayoubkhan Hasnain Jafer, a 23-year-old activist from Balsall Heath, Birmingham, has shared how Jeremy Corbyn’s dedication was instrumental in securing his release after being detained at sea. Hasnain was part of the Global Sumud … 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
Inside Birmingham Labour tensions as two councillors quit party amid post-election turbulence Tuesday, June 16, 2026 birmingham labour councillors resignation council politics coalition election opposition leadership Over a month has passed since Birmingham Labour experienced a severe blow in the local elections, resulting in the loss of council control after 14 years. The party’s leader, John Cotton, lost his seat, and the number of … Read More
Meet the New Leaders of Birmingham City Council Committed to 'Restoring Hope' Thursday, June 11, 2026 birmingham council leadership coalition liberaldemocrats greens localgovernment politics collaboration councilleader After eight years in opposition, Roger Harmer and Julien Pritchard have stepped up as the new leaders of Birmingham City Council, taking charge of the largest local authority in the UK with a £4.4 billion budget. Harmer, from … Read More
Former Tory Councillor Awarded £187,000 in Landmark Racial Discrimination Case Saturday, June 6, 2026 discrimination victimisation politics walsall conservative law racism faith judiciary councillor Mohammed Arif, a former Conservative councillor from Walsall, has been awarded £187,000 after winning a landmark racial discrimination and victimisation case against the now-defunct Walsall Conservative Federation. The … Read More
Reform UK Accuses Dudley Council of Exclusion and 'Grubby Deal' in Committee Appointments Sunday, May 31, 2026 reformuk dudleycouncil localgovernment politics committees councilelections scrutiny labourparty conservatives councillors At Dudley Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 28, Reform UK’s leader raised serious concerns over what he described as a “grubby deal” orchestrated by rival parties to marginalize his councillors from key … Read More