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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…
Four arrests made ahead of Tommy Robinson protests in Telford but no “significant issues” say police
Police arrested four people who were "involved in antisocial behaviour" earlier today, ahead of a Tommy Robinson protest in Telford town centre. Around 500 people showed up for a public protest…
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’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…
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…
Solidarity vigil called in Birmingham for Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub victims
A peaceful vigil has been called in Birmingham to show solidarity with the victims of the Colorado Springs shootings, which left five people dead and many more injured. Organisers of the…
Pro-Palestinian activists crash two vans into UK factory owned by Israeli arms company
Pro-Palestinian activists have crashed two vans into a factory in Shenstone as part of an ongoing attack on the military drone making company. According to the activists, two vans were…