“No words for such madness”: George Galloway decries ‘ban’ from Birmingham Palestine protest

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 mass rally in the city last weekend, the firebrand political figure initially hoped to speak to the near 10,000 people who turned out for the event.

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Pro-Palestine activists are to hold a protest outside the constituency office of Steve McCabe MP

Activists to hold protest outside Birmingham MPs constituency event over Gaza ceasefire vote

Residents from Birmingham are to hold a protest outside a constituency event by Steve McCabe MP this weekend in response to Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza. Activists and constituency members are claiming the Labour Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak is “supporting genocide” following his failure to vote for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Lunar New Year celebrations will be packed with stalls, food & drink, dance and entertainment in Birmingham's Southside district

Birmingham Lunar New Year celebrations 2024: Year of the Dragon – Here’s what to expect

Lunar New Year celebrations will take place in Birmingham next month on Sunday 11 February, but what can you expect? Supported by Southside District and The Arcadian, the festivities and celebrations will take place in and around Birmingham Hippodrome, throughout the Southside District, and will include performances, family activities, craft market stalls and a spectacular firework…

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IN PICTURES: Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at Birmingham Hippodrome

Birmingham Hippodrome has begun its six-week run of this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. Featuring sets and costumes from The London Palladium, and bundle-loads of laughter, the UK’s biggest regional panto features a cast including Birmingham’s own Alison Hammond, Hippodrome favourite Matt Slack celebrating his 10th year; and star of stage and screen Samantha Womack.

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