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Activists ‘occupy’ Birmingham New Street Station to protest “deplorable” Gaza aid suspension
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
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
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
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?
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…
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…
Birmingham activists plant tree to remember the city’s contribution to global debt justice
Local activists will plant a gingko tree in Birmingham’s City Centre Gardens to mark the location of the largest human chain to have taken place in the UK in the…
Birmingham’s largest Palestine demo held as thousands march through city for Gaza ceasefire
Thousands of people marched through Birmingham today for one of the city's largest ever pro-Palestine demonstrations. Billed as the biggest Gaza ceasefire protest in the West Midlands, the peace rally lived…
‘Never Forget Gaza’ party to challenge Shabana Mahmood MP over ceasefire vote controversy
A new political party is being launched to unseat a Labour MP who abstained from voting for a ceasefire in Gaza. Birmingham Ladywood representative Shabana Mahmood was among the 141…
Birmingham students in Gaza Ceasefire walkout as part of national protest action
Hundreds of Birmingham students walked out of classes today, demanding a ceasefire in Israel's military bombardment of Gaza, which has killed over 10,000 people in the Palestinian territory, including around…