“People are angry about issues around housing. People are upset with how public assets have been sold off. We know there are issues in our communities. But those problems aren’t caused by migrants. Reform are exploiting people for their own political gain.”
- Mus Dar, Brummies United Against Racism
A reminder of when the Far Right went to Birmingham and got told to fuck off.
Hilarious.
On 28 March, Birmingham put six coaches on the road and turned out as a city at the @togetheralliance.bsky.social march.
A new bonus episode of The Quiet Revolution captures that day, from a living room in Moseley to the streets of London.
Listen here: podfollow.com/the-quiet-re...
So glad this is getting traction. We’re discussing ideas for further action - will keep you informed.
Prof Portes exposes once again the holes in the government's supposed savings of "earned settlement"
There’s no justification for these reforms, they should be scrapped.
Our public services won’t become better by making the lives of migrants more miserable and difficult than they already are.
This is a racism, road safety, public health and transport poverty issue. Balsall Heath definitely needs a station asap.
@brumgreens.bsky.social
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
@bettertransport.bsky.social
@birminghamdispatch.bsky.social
@sutrbirmingham.bsky.social
@brumcjc.bsky.social
When public services go wrong, people don't always know who to blame, but they definitely notice that something is going wrong, people stop trusting the state, and that social contract starts to fray. They "withdraw their support" for the system. Fascists thrive in these conditions.
Screenshot of the hedline "The Metropolitan police must not favour the far right over Palestine"
palestinecampaign.org/the-metropol...
Are we going backwards? Why that seems to be the case in politics youtu.be/lKldbhCt5Hc?...
Happy 35th birthday to Blue Lines by Massive Attack, released on this day in 1991. Here's a playlist featuring the brilliant LP along with tracks that were sampled and covered in its making
🔥▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/3Pu...
"On Saturday 28 March I joined the Together Alliance rally in London alongside other RCN members. The rally was part of a collective resistance to the rise of the far right and anti-immigration rhetoric in our society."
- RCN President, Bejoy Sebastian
www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
@rcn.org.uk
Happy Ryan Bridge Arrested Day, to all who observe.
Thames Valley Police have now confirmed that they have arrested a 44-year-old man from Bromsgrove on suspicion of causing racially and religiously aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, in connection with reports of incidents on Abingdon Road. He has been released on police bail.
Birmingham marches together against the far right
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"It's not just about prayer, but about connection, respect and belonging. Moments like this shows what's possible when communities are supported and given the space to come together in a positive and meaning way. It builds trust, strength and strengthens relationships."
- Cllr Shabina Bano
