Birmingham Chip Shop Owner Urges Unity Ahead of Far-Right Protest Friday, June 19, 2026 birmingham sikh unity farright protest community multiculturalism hatecrime society takeaway Nassar Iqbal, the well-known owner of Hot Spot takeaway in Birmingham’s Billesley area, has called on the public to “grow up” and reject hate ahead of a planned Far Right protest in the city. Iqbal, affectionately … Read More
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
Why Birmingham Must Stop Raise the Colours Flaggers Friday, April 24, 2026 birmingham raisethecolours flags patriotism intimidation division community racism unity protest Another Facebook livestream from Ryan Bridge, leader of the West Midlands group Raise the Colours, has once again made its way onto my work feeds. This group, under the guise of patriotism, is plastering Birmingham with Union … Read More
Mistakes, Conflict, and Controversy: A Candid Conversation with Birmingham Pride Director Lawrence Barton Sunday, April 12, 2026 birminghampride lgbtq leadership controversy community transinclusion business volunteerism pridefestival unity When I mentioned I was interviewing Lawrence Barton, director of Birmingham Pride since 2009, a colleague questioned, “How can someone ‘own’ Pride? Isn’t it a movement?” The idea of ownership felt misplaced, yet Lawrence’s … Read More
The Redemption of Nigel Bromage: From Far-Right Extremist to Advocate for Unity Sunday, March 15, 2026 deradicalisation extremism birmingham combat18 far-right racism rehabilitation community unity activism In the late 1990s, in the heart of Birmingham, a frightening incident unfolded that would change the life of Nigel Bromage forever. A young black father, surrounded by a hostile group of racists near the law courts, was saved … Read More