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Birgit Kehrer

@changekitchen.bsky.social
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Founder and CEO of ChangeKitchen CIC, a #Brum event catering social enterprise. Climate friendly, #GreenCaterer, giving back via FREE meals for people in need & meaningful work placements. www.changekitchen.co.uk

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Mark Middleton @markmiddleton745.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Yet nearly all are silent….
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Sam Vimes @samvimes6.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
The best summing up of Trump i've ever seen.
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Mitra @enigmameetssambol.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Really positive for the Greens if that holds up. I know it's not huge gains, but who exactly is expected to vote Tory? In London and in 2026.
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Green Elects @greenelects.world · 07/03/2026
🚨 NEW | 2026 Local Elections - Greens predicted to win most seats in London: 🟢 Grn: 548 (+530) 🔵 Con: 481 (+77) 🔴 Lab: 415 (-741) 🟠 Lib: 252 (+72) ➡️ Ref: 132 (+132) Greens would be the largest party on four borough councils 👀 Source: Bombe published in @theguardian.com
Chart showing 2026 London local election seat projections. Green: 548 seats, blue: 481, red: 415, yellow: 252, and orange: 132. Projected changes from 2022 vary.
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Peter @pbcyclewrites.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Even if they weren’t an asset, I would still want welcome immigrants, someone’s life and security shouldn’t be dependent on whether they benefit me or the country in which I live
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Ed Poole @edpoole1975.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Dear Shabana, Let's clear some things up around migration and remember we're talking about people's lives.
Dear Shabana,
I notice today that you referred to me in your speech on immigration at the IPPR think tank.
You said: “A party leader should not be on the beaches of France encouraging people to
make a perilous crossing on small boats.”
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised especially after the hateful Labour campaign in Gorton
and Denton, but this is just the latest in a string of lies peddled by a discredited Government
who intentionally fan the flames of racism and division.
When I went to Calais, I was not there to encourage people to travel to the UK. I was there
to see at first hand the suffering your Government and successive Governments have done
in demonising migrants in a pathetic bid to pander to the base instincts of Reform and the
flawed strategy of Morgan McSweeney.
As you will know, if you even bothered to research my visit instead of taking Reform talking
points, I was there to witness the brutality of families living in tents in freezing temperatures. I
filled water tanks and picked up litter.
What that visit did do is confirm my belief that if we are to smash the boat gangs and stop
the boats, we need to offer safer and managed routes for migrants to come to this country.
Showing compassion as a politician is not a crime. In fact, we need to see much more of it.
It reminded me of a young MP who in October 2015 spent three days in Lesbos helping
migrants fleeing war-torn Syria. She posted videos on X, talked about handing out water and
croissants to refugees and food parcels.
When she returned to the UK, she wrote a very moving piece in the New Statesman. She
said “we have to work with our European partners and create new, safe, and legal routes for
refugees to get to Europe. We cannot abandon them to their fate, left as prey for smugglers
whilst risking death on the seas.”
She said “maybe we can make ourselves feel better by saying no-one is making them get on
the boats. And again, the Home Secretary is not entirely wrong when …
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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Birmingham isn't just concrete - it has a green heart. 🌳💚 We’re so proud to share this short film celebrating the incredible volunteers who help to keep our city’s parks and open spaces thriving. Watch the full film here: www.youtube.com/watc... #Brum #Birmingham #CommunityPower #Volunteer
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The Green Heart of Birmingham: Celebrating Our Open Spaces Volunteers
The Green Heart of Birmingham shines a light on Birmingham Open Spaces Forum's incredible network of volunteers who help keep the city’s parks and open spaces thriving Birmingham is lucky to have so much green space for people to enjoy, and at the centre of it all are volunteers who quietly show up
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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
@kirstendevos.bsky.social @chris4patches.bsky.social @sparkgreenpark.bsky.social @friends-fkwc.bsky.social @bradford-street.bsky.social @highburyprkfriends.bsky.social @listerlanecem.bsky.social @brumcjc.bsky.social @positivelybrum.bsky.social @changekitchen.bsky.social Please share when you can 💚
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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
This World Is Ours! Join the Global Day of Action On Saturday 15 November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. #COP30. @climatejusticeuk.bsky.social @changekitchen.bsky.social @birminghamtuc.bsky.social @xrbham.bsky.social @birminghamfoe.bsky.social
In November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate.

Cardboard Carnival 
Saturday 15th November, 10am - 4pm, 
The Edge, 79-81 Cheapside. B12 0QH 

To coincide with the COP30 international climate conference in Belém, Brazil, climate activists and youth groups in Birmingham are holding a ‘Cardboard Carnival’ with arts, crafts, music, dancing, refreshments, and a live link up with youth groups in Europe and South America. The event will be hosted by Friction Arts at The Edge arts and community space near the City Centre. It will be youth led but all ages are welcome.
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Birmingham Climate Justice Coalition @brumcjc.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
In November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. #COP30 Join us! climatejustice.uk/cop30/global... @climatejusticeuk.bsky.social @changekitchen.bsky.social @birminghamtuc.bsky.social @xrbham.bsky.social @birminghamfoe.bsky.social e.bsky.social
In November Birmingham will be joining cities across the world to demand action on climate. 

Cardboard Carnival 
Saturday 15th November, 10am - 4pm, 
The Edge, 79-81 Cheapside. B12 0QH 

To coincide with the COP30 international climate conference in Belém, Brazil, climate activists and youth groups in Birmingham are holding a ‘Cardboard Carnival’ with arts, crafts, music, dancing, refreshments, and a live link up with youth groups in Europe and South America. The event will be hosted by Friction Arts at The Edge arts and community space near the City Centre. It will be youth led but all ages are welcome.
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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 30/10/2025
I voted YES on Prop 50 because we cannot let anyone silence the will of the people. California is fighting fire with fire and standing up for democracy everywhere. Vote yes on Prop 50 by mail or in person on Election Day, this Tuesday, November 4.
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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 30/10/2025
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.
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Clare Unwin @sgdesigns.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Off to Upton Magna and Shrewsbury today and enjoying all the Autumn colours. Have a good day. 😊 #gardeningfeed
A pile of maple leaves in the grass.  They are various shades of red yellow and orange with hints of green
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain for Europe. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK #CostOfBtexit www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Brexit sees another international institution abandon Britain for Europe
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
More and more residents are contacting me concerned about the rise of family homes becoming unregulated Supported Exempt Accommodation. Please fill out our survey if you agree that the Council needs to introduce tighter local licensing and oversight across the city. www.tinyurl.com/MKHHousing
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Moley𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕄𝕠𝕝𝕖 @moleymole.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Evil toad masquerading as a frog bsky.app/profile/mole...
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Imagine how bad you have to be to bring Reform UK into disrepute.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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United Independents (ANTI-FASCIST) (ANTI-COMMIE) Party💜❤️‍🔥 @unitedi.org · 19/10/2025
Don't quit, they'll replace you with a loyalist that will attack American citizens. youtu.be/Ep6nfIYDYSw?...
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Trump gets RUDE AWAKENING as MILITARY LEADERS ABRUPTLY QUIT
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
I was interviewed while there (end of the video in the article). The police did a good job of dealing with people who, sadly, were aggressive and directly threatened several people, despite claiming otherwise. They do not represent Stirchley or our city. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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Stirchley groups separated over 'flag issue'
Police were called to separate opposing sides in Stirchley over the 'flag issue' continuing to cause tension around the country
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Today, Stirchley residents put on a family event, with music and chalk for kids, to show we can celebrate our city. The community came together to say we will not allow our nations' flags to be used to divide us or intimidate our neighbours. I'm incredibly proud to be born and raised in Stirchley ❤️‍🔥
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Miss Piggy II @misspiggy2.eurosky.social · 19/10/2025
Bei mir bleibt die Kiste Bier mit dem Auto holen und 8 Tote täglich. Das nehmen wir einfach so in Kauf. Warum? Warum sind uns diese Menschen so egal? Warum ist das Auto soooooo wahnsinnig wichtig? Warum nicht anders und neu denken? Für Menschen und nicht gegen sie?
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Since the US-brokered ceasefire with Hamas came into effect on October 10, Israel has committed up to 47 violations, killing at least 38 Palestinians and wounding 143 others.
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Israel has violated ceasefire 47 times and killed 38 Palestinians, says Gaza media office
Authorities urge UN to intervene ‘to protect unarmed civilian populations’ after attack on bus that killed 11
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
I’m appalled but unfortunately not surprised that an Israeli military leader would say something like this. But both in Congress and on the campaign trail I will dedicate every ounce of my being to ending the utter devastation in Gaza.
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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "Wake the fuck up to what's going on in this country... We're going to put everything on the damn line... People haven't given up yet. We're going to do this. We can win this November. We can win next November, and then we can get this country back on track."
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🇺🇸💙💙🤔🤨CJ🤣🧐💙💙🇺🇸 @cnice59.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Today's GB News TV advertisers include *Brook Taverner *Advertising Standards Authority *Vince The Vet *Tonic Surgery *Boxt *AllClearTravel *Housing Units *Polish Tourism Organisation *Rangeford Living *Dormeo *HafrenFurnish *Freedom Showers *Staysure *Body By Nature *Belgicaweb *SelectSpecs
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 13/08/2025
The evidence for more 20mph zones ⤵️ ✔️ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 1/3 ✔️ Protect children ✔️ Reduce crashes ✔️ Lower noise ✔️ Boost walking & cycling
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Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
I've had a small update regarding an illegal canopy constructed at 2 High Street after several complaints from residents. The Council is taking enforcement action and will be following up this summer.
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
It was a pleasure to speak at the first birthday party for Dawberry Corner. For years it was a fenced-off waste, full of flytipped rubbish and weeds. Thanks to the tireless work of Suze at @ourscenecic.bsky.social and the community, this space has been transformed into a community garden oasis. 💚
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
To be fair, Kings Heath looks closer to this than a lot of Birmingham, but fighting for trees to be planted around the high street has been a dead end despite past promises. I really hope whoever wins the city next year looks at other cities and thinks... we could do that too, or better.
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Last week I was in Barcelona and saw all these new trees being planted so they have more canopy coverage, new bike lanes, high quality and high density housing, little spots everywhere to sit and have a little coffee. We could have absolutely all of this in Birmingham if we are brave enough.
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
"Overnight resurfacing will be carried out on High Street, Alcester Road and Valentine Road in Kings Heath from Wednesday, August 13 to Saturday, August 16 between 8pm and 6am." www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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'Essential' road works for railway stations
Kings Heath Station is one of three being built on the Camp Hill Line in South Birmingham
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
“We are making the speed limit on virtually all roads a maximum of 30mph – this will be implemented later this year. We are also working with police on red light cameras and we have just announced six new locations for average speed cameras across the city.” www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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'Virtually all roads' in Birmingham to become 30mph or less
Major changes will result in a cut to speed limits across the city
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
She has left a huge legacy fighting for children and young people in the Council, and she has left a bigger space in all of our hearts. Birmingham won't be the same without her, and neither will we.
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
As a ward neighbour, she often felt like an unofficial extra wardmate, always happy to help me and anyone else in need. She had a cheeky sense of humour, a rock-solid sense of social justice, the ability to make you laugh or make you think, and one hell of a work ethic.
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David Barker @david4bkh.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
My heart is broken by the news that Councillor Kerry Jenkins passed away this morning. I can only imagine how devastated her family are, and I'm thinking of them now. She was an irrepressible force of nature who used her time on earth putting everyone else first.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 08/07/2025
Los Angeles residents were outraged after dozens of federal agents marched through MacArthur Park, in one of the city’s most immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Homeland Security officials said it was an immigration enforcement operation, though it was unclear if anyone had been arrested. trib.al/JYW5IsU
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Birgit Kehrer @changekitchen.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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The speech you should have heard!
Cllr Izzy Knowles has long been a passionate environmental campaigner, and she had an important message today about flooding and biodiversity. Read her valuable contribution here:
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Your Prime Day reminder that half of Amazon warehouse workers struggle with food & housing costs. A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut. If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.
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Ruth Cumming @ruthcumming.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
I had a trip to London today for the launch of a research report I’ve been involved in. Great to be in Parliament to talk about this important work. Most importantly we heard from some of the disabled people who had taken part in the research. These are the voices who planners need to listen to.
A selfie of me wearing sunglasses. I’m standing on a bridge over the river Thames. In the background is the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben.
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Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Another reason to create #SchoolStreets across @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social and wherever they’re needed. @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
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Ruth Cumming @ruthcumming.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
I’m not a fan of festivals as don’t like being in crowds. But if I’m going to one (because kids want to go) it’ll be this one. Much nicer vibe and ethos (and no fence so I can escape if it gets too much!)
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Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Who doesn’t love a local featival? See you there. ‘Don't drive to CoCoMAD - there is NO parking. It's a local festival for local people or those prepared to cycle, walk or use public transport.’ cotteridgepark.org.uk/cocomad-info
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CoCoMAD visitors' info — Friends of Cotteridge Park
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Birgit Kehrer @changekitchen.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
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Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
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