Reposted by Jane HaynesSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Labour party members have selected the council leader, Sagal Abdi-Wali, to be the party's candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, from a shortlist of three local councillors. She grew up in Camden, after coming to the UK as a young child refugee, over 35 years ago 930261
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Long overdue but a welcome development all the same. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comUK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backingEd Miliband announces sanctions on trade with settlers as PM says in the Guardian it is time to act 040
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Lots of reaction to @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social injunction bid against Raise the Colours chiefs over flagging. Reform UK oppose the move; anti racists support it. What about you…keen to hear all thoughts www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...birminghammail.co.ukAnti-hate group backs council court bid over 'thuggish behaviour' of flaggersBrmmies United Against Racism and Hate Crime are involved in Birmingham City Council's court action against prominent flaggers 040
Reposted by Jane HaynesBetter Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 24/08/2026🎬 On Tuesday 15 Sept, Sarah Chaundler’s award-winning City of Cars will be screened at Birmingham Council House before Full Council. Please ask your councillor to attend: www.birmingham.gov.uk/councillors/... @sarahchaundler.bsky.social 1126
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 18/08/2026When will the US media stand up to Trump’s bullying and hectoring and walk out when he launches his disgusting #fakenews nonsense? It’s so embarrassing how they all immediately clamour for his attention after this exchange www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comWhite House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to TrumpCNN says attack ‘beneath the office’ after Kristen Holmes asked president about Jon Ossoff’s comments on key aide 041
Reposted by Jane HaynesKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 14/08/2026This is the coverage of Arday **just in the Telegraph** in the UK. This is only the first four pages of results, just in one outlet. 17455942065
Reposted by Jane HaynesBeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026christ, what a depressing story all round, and what a series of failures of responsibility to get to this. 141037167
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I’ve spoken to every PM of last 7 years, always tightly controlled access, regionals usually sidelined, BBC and lobby given precedence even when it’s in our ends. Looked like a repeat today until this unplanned chat @andyburnham.bsky.social Nice one. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...birminghammail.co.ukPM Andy Burnham meets fire-hit Stourbridge families and pledges emergency fundsAndy Burnham was in Stourbridge today meeting 'gutted' families as he pledges urgent action 070
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026So proud of @birminghamlive.bsky.social response to the fires crisis - our small team has been all over region covering the impact. My small contribution was to get a few mins with PM @andyburnham.bsky.social amd @richardparkerwm.bsky.social in #Stourbridge www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...birminghammail.co.ukPM Andy Burnham meets fire-hit Stourbridge families and pledges emergency fundsAndy Burnham was in Stourbridge today meeting 'gutted' families as he pledges urgent action 082
Reposted by Jane HaynesEmma Wright @editorialgirl.co.uk · 14/08/2026Obvs I'm biased but blimey. The gov's emergency alert team needs a copywriter. Way too much text! Break it up! You need a 1-2 word headline (Wildfires!), then an obvious call to action ("do not use..."). THEN you can go into the whole "even a small flame" thing. 253
Reposted by Jane HaynesBetter Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 13/08/2026We are devastated to learn about the death of 9-year-old Kyron following last month’s crash in Kings Norton. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends. Kyron’s death fell shortly after the second anniversary of the road safety emergency. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...birminghammail.co.ukCall for action after schoolboy's death following crashA road safety group has called for 'further interventions' following the death of nine-year-old Kyron 186
Reposted by Jane HaynesCold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 13/08/2026The Haywain 2026 501949812
Reposted by Jane HaynesAlex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Stop considering it. Just ban them. Do it now. Disposable barbecues are (a) useless as BBQs, take ages, food often still raw in middle, (b) environmentally horrible, (c) incredibly good at starting massive fires. There is no good argument for them. Bin them off www.theguardian.com/society/2026...theguardian.comBurnham to consider ban on disposable barbecues as wildfires rage in UKPM to look at imposing restriction in public spaces, though campaigners fear it does not go far enough 321058239
Reposted by Jane HaynesCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Really? Is that it? If this is all that’s come from COBR, it’s pitifully inadequate. As crisis deepens, it beggars belief that there aren’t eg plans to increase resources for the fire service, support for farmers, max workplace temperature, funded community cool spaces & obvs ban on new fossil fuelsindependent.co.ukAndy Burnham warns of summer ban on disposable barbecuesAndy Burnham said he would consider if a restriction on purchasing the products during the summer months could be justified 2162326848
Reposted by Jane HaynesMark | Iron Man Records @ironmanrecords.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Petition: Social media algorithms can strongly influence what people see online, including news, political content and material affecting mental health or public safety. Users often cannot understand why content is being shown to them or how to control it. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/77...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Compel social media companies operating in the UK to make algorithms transparentIntroduce legislation requiring social media companies operating in the UK to make their content recommendation, ranking and amplification algorithms transparent to users, regulators and approved inde... 031
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Every cabinet member announced so far represents a constituency in the North (plus 2 from West Mids). So far the most “southerly” cabinet members announced are Birmingham’s Shabana Mahmood and Pat McFadden in Wolverhampton #HitTheNorth 260
Reposted by Jane HaynesJack Bernhardt @jackbern.bsky.social · 19/07/2026love them or loathe them, there's one thing you can't deny about the Argentinian football team: they're a bunch of cunts 373610588
Reposted by Jane HaynesIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Cynical, scheming, boring and then - finally, inevitably - violent. Properly shameful operation which shouldn't be whitewashed by being called 'streetwise'. 32111180
Reposted by Jane HaynesJanine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 19/07/2026Scrap the Romesh thing just clip Wayne Rooney saying he thought the half time show was crap and the licence fee QR code 211609248
Reposted by Jane HaynesSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Would be quite funny if, after all this, Burnham was like "OK sure I'll take Defra". 3140838
Reposted by Jane Haynesmartin8mostly.bsky.social @martin8mostly.bsky.social · 15/06/2026"Football's coming home, it's....." 25049551000
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 12/06/2026On @cllrmajidmahmood.bsky.social resignation from @brumlabour.bsky.social one insider's take: "He has spent best part of his political career undermining colleagues and Labour...complaints have been made about his conduct from colleagues...he jumped before he was pushed". Meeting was due tomorrow 1/ 021
Reposted by Jane HaynesJane @localnotail.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Every single rotten far-right grifter saw the death of Henry Nowak as a recruitment opportunity #FarageRiots 33710
Reposted by Jane HaynesIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026What Reform did today was an incitement to rioting and an insult to a grieving family. This bloke should have hung his goddamn head in shame. 2233588934
Reposted by Jane HaynesIain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Really enjoyed this episode, great insights from @joshih.bsky.social @janerockhouse.bsky.social and @davehillonlondon.bsky.social 042
Reposted by Jane HaynesJane @localnotail.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Tragic that after months of warnings about these violent men, a man is now dead. But Billy Allison was not a founder of RTC - @janerockhouse.bsky.social of Birmingham Mail has the right of it "An activist member of flagging group Raise the Colours has appeared in crown court charged with murder."birminghammail.co.ukRaise the Colours activist in court charged with murder of pub bossRaise the Colours campaigner Billy Allison has appeared in court over Lichfield incident 1167
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 30/05/2026If you read the work of one journalist who really gets what has happened in Manchester the last few years, and Burnham’s part in it, make it @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social 130
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 07/05/2026It’s polling day and the weight of expectation sits heavy. However you feel about your life, all I’d honestly suggest you do when the polls open is to vote with purpose, not in anger. Vote for someone who you’d trust with your kids/vulnerable loved ones and you won’t go far wrong. #peace 0174
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Boarding an early morning boat to Hoy #Orkney #escape 020
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 28/02/2026At a “testing new material” gig by @garydelaney.bsky.social in #stourbridge and been called out for having a dirty laugh. How very dare you, man who snorts… 🐷 🤣 020
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Live at o2 institute Brum for tha brilliant Big Special Gans and GHGW - amazing atmosphere and superb tunes 120
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 11/02/2026I’ve been trying to learn a new skill. Don’t laugh…but this is my first ever attempt at knitting, aged 58. It’s a start, right? #knitting #swatch 2160
Reposted by Jane HaynesOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 10/02/2026This is pretty menacing. Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students." When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win. 1951089505
Reposted by Jane HaynesPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Labour's @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social written to General Sec Hollie Ridley for 3rd time calling for independent inquiry into Labour Together "Keir Starmer yesterday promised a change of culture in the party. This will be an early test of that promise” democracyforsale.substack.com/p/pr-firm-pr...democracyforsale.substack.comPR firm probed over Labour Together investigating journalistsInvestigation into APCO Worldwide deepens questions for Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons 212660
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 28/12/2025Bridget Bardot has died. Not a life for strangers to mourn, unless you think it’s okay to be homophobic and racist. 040
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 23/10/2025With my amazing dad John on his 86th birthday. That he’s made it this far is testament to him and to my mum Ollie, who is his wind, sun and heart that keeps him looking forward and refuses to give in. All those column inches devoted to affairs and fakes - this is what real love looks like. 040
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Just back from a walk in Kinver woods and it was all going lovely - autumnal colours, mist in the valley, lots of friendly people out with kids and dogs. Then…a guy walked towards us with a little gang of daschunds. Being me, I said “what a cute little fam you’ve got”. He replied…. 182
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Love this piece from my colleague @harryleach.bsky.social @birminghamlive.bsky.social from a visit to Stirchley which has been at the centre of flag debate - I asked people in Stirchley what they really think about the flags flying across Birmingham www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...birminghammail.co.ukI visited the flags 'front line' and asked people what they really thoughtSome see pride, others see division - on Pershore Road opinions over the red and white flags couldn't be more different 163
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Breaking - four Birmingham city councillors @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social quit Labour Party @brumlabour.bsky.social @teamlabouruk.bsky.social with stinging rebuke to local leaders and national party. I’m currently in London but have filed my copy to newsdesk and story appearing shortly. 11910
Reposted by Jane HaynesJohn Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 01/09/2025This Saturday will see Birmingham a big step closer to the creation of #MayarYahiaSquare. Supported by @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org, @sustrans.bsky.social, @bradford-street.bsky.social, and more. Lots of activities for the whole family. Join us to show what this reclaimed public space can be! 074
Reposted by Jane HaynesIzzy Knowles 🔶 @izzyknowles.bsky.social · 26/06/2025I went to see the premier of @sarahchaundler.bsky.social excellent & hard hitting film ‘City of Cars’ at the Mockingbird Cinema tonight. Followed by a discussion facilitated by @janerockhouse.bsky.social We all want safe roads, this film makes it clear why it is so important. 1206
Reposted by Jane HaynesAdrian Goldberg @goldbergradio.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Support emerging talent and #grassroots venues - or risk losing them... My piece with @janerockhouse.bsky.social @birminghamlive.bsky.social www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...birminghammail.co.ukBack Birmingham's live music scene or lose it - warning from Adrian GoldbergAs he launches a new record label, Adrian Goldberg encouraged people across Birmingham to back local bands and venues 193
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 31/05/2025A fortnight ago a story I’d written was spiked for breaching an IPSO guideline. It’s frustrating to then see same story belatedly published elsewhere because the publisher either doesn’t know the guidelines or isn’t worried by them, knowing few complain. It’s a tricky path to navigate and maddening! 030
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Soundtrack to my Saturday chores is Birmingham band The Leaking Machine “Sound on Sound” - lovely, timeless sound - ‘memory lane is a cul de sac’ indeed. 040
Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 28/05/2025I loved escaping for four days to kick back with friends, no wi-fi, barely any contact with the outside world. If you've not checked out Bearded Theory Fest before, maybe next year, before it loses its intimate charm www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/rev...birminghammail.co.ukIggy Pop dazzles but young talents steal show at Bearded Theory FestivalBearded Theory Festival Review: Female empowerment, political jibes and crazy cabaret make it about more than 'just the music' - though that was worth the entry fee alone 040
Reposted by Jane Haynesbylinepodcast.bsky.social @bylinepodcast.bsky.social · 27/05/2025As the crisis in #Gaza intensifies, would the UK and other Western governments really consider withdrawing military support for Israel? Great discussion with @goldbergradio.bsky.social and @hannahweisfeld.bsky.social @yachad.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social podfollow.com/byline-podca...podfollow.comByline Podcast: Gaza: Is It Time To Stop Arming Israel?Adrian Goldberg asks whether the UK government should stop arming Israel in view of the ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid in Gaza, and the continued bombing of the Palestinian people. His guest ... 01210