Rest in power, John O

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 🧵

"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

Apparently this is what @thespectator1828.bsky.social thinks @mothinali.bsky.social looks like. Absolutely shameful.

Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary said: “The burden of fighting the far right must not fall on those who are most targeted by it. It is not the responsibility of those who experience racism and discrimination to fight these battles alone." www.nuj.org.uk/resource/why...

🪧 Join @unitesharon.bsky.social on Saturday. Let's stop the far right in its tracks ✋ Unite members will gather at the stage on Park Lane, start of the march, at 12pm, where our general secretary will speak. And don't miss the DJs in Trafalgar Square 🎧 @togetheralliance.bsky.social

Brum Together! Birmingham Unites Against Hate with Mass Mobilisation to London Rally. Communities across Brum are mobilising for the @togetheralliance.bsky.social demo in London on Saturday 28 March -showing our city’s unity in the face of rising division. peacehub.org.uk/news/2026/03...

"Nursing does not discriminate" www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Telegraph editor Jake Wallis Simons just scolded me for condemning the antisemitic attack on the Golders Green Ambulances. WHY? Because Israel supporters NEED people to think that opposing their genocide means hating Jewish people.

Together Against the Far Right March - London @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social

Immigrants have been the scapegoats for far too long. We're marching on 28 March to say: "We're sick of the blame game." @unison.org.uk

The far right have been making a lot of noise recently but are they the majority? No. We are the majority. Every single person that stands for unity, against racism, for justice, for solidarity against the haters. We are the majority. March with us in London on Saturday and make your voice heard.

1 week to go BFAWU members let us know if you are coming here - https://forms.office.com/e/swbwsr8u28

Join NAHT at the Together Alliance march in London on Saturday 28 March 2026 ✊ The sign‑up form is in this week’s member newsletter alternatively, email [email protected]. 💬 https://www.togetheralliance.org.uk/

We’re marching on 28 March in London to show that hope is always more powerful than fear. 🔗 togetheralliance.org.uk 📍 Main Route: Meet at Park Lane at 12pm. 📍 Short Route: Meet outside Waterstones in Trafalgar Square at 1pm. See below for full route maps and nearest accessible stations.👇 #Together

1 week to go! Start working on your placards 🪧 and book your ticket to London 🚌 www.togetheralliance.org.uk

The Edgar Macias Latin Quintet (and Steve Ajao) bringing love, peace and Latin vibes to Fletcher‘s Bar in Kings Heath on Friday night. @togetheralliance.bsky.social

Is there anything Farage can't be paid to say? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-i...

"Amid a lethal meningitis outbreak that has taken the lives of two young people in Canterbury, Reform councillors claimed that “a number of infectious diseases are believed to be on the increase, potentially due to having been carried by migrants” without providing evidence" 1/2

Such a grubby, cheap little man.

We're joining the Together Alliance march against the far right in London on 28 March Find out more about our writers' bloc (and details of transport into London) 🔽 writersguild.org.uk/together/

NUJ members will stand together in solidarity to march against the far-right. Register via our website to join the NUJ at the Together Alliance demo on 28 March. www.nuj.org.uk/learn/ems-ev...

📢 ROUTE ANNOUNCEMENT! The Palestine Coalition is supporting the upcoming 'Together Against the Far Right' march on 28 March. We'll be mobilising at a feeder march to then join the main @togetheralliance.bsky.social demonstration! ⏰ 12 noon 📍 Exhibition Road (Hyde Pk end)

We’re now official supporters of the Together Alliance! At a time when division is being amplified, collective action matters. We’ll be in London on 28 March standing with people + communities choosing solidarity, dignity, and justice. @togetheralliance.bsky.social www.togetheralliance.org.uk

I'll be there with my UNISON branch and our banner. So good to hear how many people from around the country will be coming to this.

❤️ On 28 March thousands will be marching in London for love, hope and unity 🫶 Join us in London to stand up to hate and division 💜 📱Let others know about it 📸 Share a photo or video 🚌 Sign up and book your transport to London t.co/NrjXFbJXqQ

On Sat 28 March in London, Birmingham will be making its voice heard. Right wing politicians & commentators love to use our city as a symbol of everything that they hate about this country. Our message will be clear: BIRMINGHAM IS NOT BROKEN. BIRMINGHAM IS UNITED! @togetheralliance.bsky.social

It is outrageous that Ameen is been investigated by work when he was defending a woman being attacked by bigots. She looked quite frightened. The video is there for everyone to see, he has done nothing wrong Please sign and share.

Historian Rutger Bregman on why the time to resist is now. youtu.be/DDf25rNyT1A?...

Several coaches are travelling from Birmingham to the Together Against The Far Rght protest on Saturday 28 March. Here is one of them: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/together-a...?

Katie Lam, lest we forget, called for people presently settled in the UK to be stripped of their status and deported- violent ethnic cleansing in the name of 'cultural cohesion'. She is considered a 'rising star', to be treasured and nurtured.

Our city

Just Paul Golding hoping to see Birmingham bombed

That must have “distinctive aesthetic” for the authoritarian politician in 2026.