One of the biggest mistakes by the government was to tolerate and pander to this group. Far right extremist thugs posing as patriots, who should have been clamped down on from day one www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Yesterday, 288 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 136 headed into the city, 152 headed towards Moseley.

As a retired police officer I am totally baffled why @westmidlandspolice.bsky.social are not instructing officers to obtain details & report for process the summary offences against the Highways Act 1980. If they had done that months ago we might not have had the violent escalation seen last night.

Hats off to @izzyknowles.bsky.social for consistently speaking up about this travesty.

1. This went on for some time yet police didn't attend, sending a clear message to violent racists that their presence & actions are tolerated. Unlike, say, individuals protesting around Palestine holding a placard. 2. The fragile hypocrisy of racists shouting 'don't touch me' while punching people.

Really tired of Andy Burnham already. Can we not just concentrate on making sure Nigel Farage is banged to rights first, then have the Labour Leadership battle next year after Reform have collapsed?

This is after Raise the Colours first came to Stirchley in my thread of notes on the past 11 months of flag measle madness in the Midlands - it remains unreal to me that they are still allowed to get away with all this by the police. They are so nasty, and they are doing it all for Facebook cash

Despite being raised numerous times @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social & @westmidlandspolice.bsky.social have not taken this seriously for far too long. Someone has now been badly hurt and we are seeing public order offences being ignored. It is about time authorities stood up to Raise the Colours

Next... total votes - see how your councillor compares here... Congrats @izzyknowles.bsky.social - you're the councillor with the most votes received! You also received the 8th highest vote share in a ward which has the 14th highest level of voter turnout

👏 Mark Blackburn covers Best for Britain's new report in Liberal Democrat Voice: "Europe is in our DNA. It is long past time we started acknowledging it." Read here: https://www.libdemvoice.org/lets-stop-tiptoeing-around-it-we-belong-in-europe-79720.html

“The Liberal Democrats have become the first political group to publicly call for cross-party cooperation to run #Birmingham City Council after elections left the authority with no overall control” #ITV reporting Full article www.itv.com/news/central... @rhbhm.bsky.social @izzyknowles.bsky.social

Yesterday, 278 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 140 headed into the city, 138 headed towards Moseley.

So now with the last result confirmed @janerockhouse.bsky.social - it’s official. With 3724 votes @izzyknowles.bsky.social is the most respected Councillor in Birmingham. I hope her integrity, extremely hard work and sound judgement inspire new Councillors to learn from and emulate her

Yesterday, 305 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 157 headed into the city, 148 headed towards Moseley.

Getting my hair cut before heading to the council house to be sworn in at @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social. Since @lizclemo.bsky.social & @david4bkh.bsky.social are no longer here am I the only cycling Cllr left in Brum? Will @brumgreens.bsky.social have some who join me utilising the bike racks?

Once the final result is in and the council make up shakes down we’ll be looking at multiple demographic points - gender, age, ethnicity - to see how well or not the council represents the population. Great shout here Izzy.

I'm manifesting progressy-vibes for Birmingham today* LIB 💛, LAB ❤️, LOVE 💚, BAB 🩷** *I made up the split of independents as I don't know how many of Yakoob's alliance won yesterday. ** I shamelessly stole @localnotail.bsky.social's name for the progressive independents bab.

I’ve been corrected that the Birmingham Tories have two female Councillors out of sixteen.

#AcocksGreen Cllr Roger Harmer re-elected today as Leader of the new talented and diverse Birmingham Liberal Democrat Council Group, together with #YardleyEast Cllr Deborah Harries as Deputy. Now to work with others on building an administration for our great City. #Birmingham needs positive change🔶

We’ve got our next litter pick this Saturday, meeting outside The Anchor Digbeth at 11am as usual @brumgreens.bsky.social - we’d love to meet our new Bordesley and Highgate councillor if he’s around and wants to get stuck in. Can’t find Ali on Bluesky so please can you pass on the invite?

If they’re truly serious about moving into Number 10, Burnham, Streeting and Rayner must do what Starmer won’t: fix our broken relationship with Europe and deliver the growth Britain needs.

Yesterday, 289 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 141 headed into the city, 148 headed towards Moseley.

Popular Birmingham restaurant in 'pop-up' at city school this month The award winning Moseley restaurant will be serving up dishes from Billesley Primary School

Are you a political party looking to form a coalition and need some practical transport policies to get people moving and address the road safety emergency? 👀 Well look no further, we've got a starter for 10 here!

Another challenge not yet picked up in the media is that @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social is now a male dominated council. 75% of the declared seats are to male candidates. The Tories only have one female Councillor 😧 Ratio by party: Lab 9/8 Con 15/1 LD 7/5 Reform 17/5 Green 15/4 Indy 10/3

Meanwhile, I'm still reeling from the fact that Richard Tice can't find it in him to condemn someone for saying that Nigerians should be melted down to fill potholes.

Reform UK have not taken action against this man. He now represents them on Sunderland Council. I'd love to know whether any of the Birmingham Reform councillors agree with his views. www.msn.com/en-gb/news/w...

Yesterday, 294 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 145 headed into the city, 149 headed towards Moseley.

There's still time to cast your vote before 10pm. 🔶🗳 Vote Liberal Democrat to elect a local champion who will listen to your concerns and fight for you and your family. @rhbhm.bsky.social @izzyknowles.bsky.social @gbrchrisa.bsky.social @philbanting.bsky.social

Yesterday, 363 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 192 headed into the city, 171 headed towards Moseley.

🗳️ TODAY’s Polling Day 🗓️ 7 May ⏰ Vote 7:00AM - 10:00PM ❗️Don't forget to take your photo ID to vote 🪪 You must bring a valid photo ID to the polling station to vote 🔶 Vote for change and a brighter future today ✅ Share this post to remind friends & family

Voting for Birmingham Liberal Democrats tomorrow 7th May means voting for positive change in #Birmingham 🔶 #election26 #LibDems #brumlife #brum #brummie @rhbhm.bsky.social @izzyknowles.bsky.social @colingreenld.bsky.social @gbrchrisa.bsky.social @philbanting.bsky.social

Pausing Mayar Square is a political choice on top of dodgy process, which results in an unsafe street through a highly populated neighbourhood and a question of ‘when’, not ‘if’ the next devastating crash will take place.

Just answered "not currently" to the Labour councillor candidate who came to my door when she asked if I would be voting Labour on Thurs. "Why?" - Because of their hostile immigration stance "But that's not anything to do with locals" - They need to be told, and it's all I've got. Nothing personal.

🚨🗳️ Special podcast! We get under the skin of transport pledges made ahead of next week's all-out local elections in Birmingham. 🎧 Listen on a platform of your choice: betterstreetsforbirmingham.org/ep-13-birmin... What do you make of the manifestos?

“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.” “Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath Some costs are savings.

“Ever found yourself driving to the grocery store or coffee shop even tho it’s a 10-minute walk & perfectly nice day? New research suggests the reason isn’t just distance—it’s how the walk feels…its the sights, street life & amenities along the way that strongly shape whether people decide to walk.”

Wrote this for the @bigissue.com about how Labour's, as with previous governments, focus on anti-asylum policies isn't just harmful for those seeking safety, but is also a diabolical waste of money which could be used to help support people in the UK. www.bigissue.com/opinion/labo...

Two events this weekend!! 🍃Hedgerows of Highbury Fri 1 May 10.30am 🐦International Dawn Chorus Day Sun 3 May 5am All info in the posters - hope to see you there!

Yesterday, 335 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 175 headed into the city, 160 headed towards Moseley.

The Tolkien Society has made an application for a premises licence for Sarehole Recreation ground. This is primarily so they can hold their forthcoming Sarehole Festival on 30th/31st May. The application is for entertainment only and does not include alcohol. moseleylibdems.com/2026/04/26/s...

Moseley in Bloom pop up plant sale, at Moseley Dovecote until 4pm.

Trump and Elon Musk destroyed most of the global H.I.V. program that saved hundreds of thousands of lives in Zambia. Now the US is threatening to cut remaining support, unless Zambia gives access to the country’s mineral resources. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/h...

Yesterday, 328 trips were made via Edgbaston Road on @MoseleyCycleway. 171 headed into the city, 157 headed towards Moseley.

With Cllr Mills & Mason at our last Councillor advice surgery tonight before the election on 7th May. Surgeries are really important for residents to explain issues face to face & a lot of people who come aren’t online or want to see us in person. We often go over time & never turn anyone away.

Would love to see a lot more Green Party councillors taking up seats on Birmingham City Council after this election. But in Moseley, where the Green candidate doesn't support the Low Traffic Neighborhood idea, I hope voters elect @izzyknowles.bsky.social, who everyone already knows is excellent.

‘a minority of elected officials have demonstrated that opposition rarely reflects the true popularity of more inclusive urban transformation measures. In many cases, female leaders are spearheading change.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

🚨 Deadline TODAY: REGISTER to vote in the 7 May 2026 elections before MIDNIGHT to have your say about the future of #Birmingham 🔔 Register by 11:59pm on 20 April 2026, by clicking HERE www.gov.uk/register-to-... It only takes a few moments TODAY to register for 🗓️ 7 May! @izzyknowles.bsky.social

Mohammed Ali killed one person and injured several others while speeding at 90mph in a 30mph zone. He’s been jailed for 7 years. Once released, he’ll be able to drive 4.5 years later. What would you need to do to get a lifetime driving ban? www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...

The truth about the Euro and rejoining the EU ... 🇬🇧🇪🇺