LGBTQ Equality Weaponised in Birmingham Elections: A Disturbing Trend Sunday, May 3, 2026 lgbtq birmingham elections homophobia greenparty harassment equality politics islamophobia diversity “‘You can’t be Muslim and support the Green Party – they are the gay party,’” recalls Hanooshi Hassan, a 23-year-old Green Party candidate in Birmingham’s local elections. The comment, hurled by fellow Muslims and … Read More
West Midlands Polls Signal Reform UK Surge in Black Country and Tight Birmingham Contest Friday, May 1, 2026 westmidlands reformuk blackcountry birmingham sandwell walsall coventry localelections politics polling Two new polls conducted across the West Midlands have shaken up the political landscape, highlighting an unexpected surge for Reform UK in the Black Country and a closely contested battle for seats on Birmingham City Council. … Read More
Polls Predict Major Loss for Labour in 2026 Birmingham City Council Election Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham labour elections reformuk council politics polls localgovernment seats voting Recent polls indicate a significant shift in voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 Birmingham City Council elections. Labour, which currently holds a commanding majority with 65 seats, is projected to face a heavy defeat, … Read More
Vacuum filling and fighting a general election - what Dudley political leaders say on rise of Reform Wednesday, April 29, 2026 reform dudley elections politics conservative labour localgovernment blackcountry libdems greens Opinion polls suggest Reform UK is poised for significant gains in May’s local elections, and their presence is noticeably shaking up Dudley’s political scene. With 25 council seats up for grabs and candidates in every ward, … Read More
Sister of Devoted Councillor Waseem Zaffar Steps Up to Continue His Legacy in Lozells Wednesday, April 29, 2026 waseemzaffar lozells birmingham labour elections cleanair community legacy council politics Samarah Zaffar is standing as the Labour candidate in the upcoming Birmingham council elections for the Lozells ward, aiming to carry on the legacy of her brother, the late Waseem Zaffar. Waseem Zaffar, a dedicated Birmingham … Read More
Police Investigate After Family of Birmingham City Council Candidate Targeted Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham politics election council independent candidate investigation northfield safety harassment Police have launched an investigation following reports that the family of Paul Smith, an independent candidate for the Allens Cross ward in Birmingham’s Northfield area, has been targeted. Smith, who is campaigning ahead of … Read More