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PETA stunt displays ‘trapped orca’ in busy shopping street to protest animal abuse in leisure tourism
Staff Reporter
June 13, 2024
An activist dressed up as an "orca" was displayed in a 'tank' outside a leisure tourism store in Birmingham today, protesting alleged animal cruelty. The publicity stunt organised by animal rights…
Pro-Palestine activists hold silent die-in to protest Birmingham Pride “genocide” sponsorship
Staff Reporter
May 25, 2024
Dozens of pro-Palestine demonstrators staged a powerful protest in Birmingham today (May 25) to coincide with the Birmingham Pride parade amid controversy over the event's headline sponsor. The West Midlands…
LGBT+ groups announce renewed calls for Birmingham Pride boycott amid ongoing Gaza crisis
Staff Reporter
May 23, 2024
LGBTQ+ groups have renewed calls for a boycott of Birmingham Pride this weekend in response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Activists are urging members of the community to boycott…
International aid agencies warn of starvation and death as Israel seizes Rafah crossing, restricting humanitarian aid flow into Gaza
Staff Reporter
May 9, 2024
International aid groups have warned of exacerbating an already grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza if an Israeli offensive on Rafah goes ahead, after Israel blocked the supply of essential aid…
Protesters challenging Rwanda plan arrested outside Home Office immigration centre in Solihull
Staff Reporter
April 30, 2024
Police officers arrested 13 protesters following a demonstration at a Home Office immigration centre in Solihull yesterday evening. The group were apprehended just after 9pm on Monday (April 29), after preventing…
Activists ‘occupy’ Birmingham New Street Station to protest “deplorable” Gaza aid suspension
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Pro-Palestine activists have held an "emergency occupation" of Birmingham New Street Station, protesting against the British government’s "deplorable decision" to suspend funding to UNRWA. Called with less than 24 hours…
Gaza campaigners block entrance to Barclays bank in Birmingham city centre amid boycott action
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
A group of protesters blocked the entrance of a Barclays bank in Birmingham to highlight the ongoing bombing of Gaza. The activists held aloft Palestinians flags and banners in front…
“No words for such madness”: George Galloway decries ‘ban’ from Birmingham Palestine protest
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
George Galloway has condemned allegedly being banned from addressing a Birmingham pro-Palestine protest, amid claims he was "refused the right to speak" over his views on UK border controls. Attending the…
Community to stage charity sleepout in Birmingham to raise funds for Gaza children this winter
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
A community sleepout in the open outdoors is set to take place in Birmingham next month to raise funds for Palestinian children in the besieged Gaza strip. With the motto…
Why are pro-Palestinian activists targeting Barclays bank?
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
In recent weeks, pro-Palestine protests have been held across the country in response to the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Among the calls for a ceasefire, activists have been pushing…