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Jane Haynes

@janerockhouse.bsky.social
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Journalist, Birmingham. Politics, social affairs, campaigns. www.birminghammail.co.uk/authors/ja… Also Substack insidebirmingham.substack.com 07471025568 jane.haynes@reachplc.com

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Labour 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
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Long overdue but a welcome development all the same. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing
Ed Miliband announces sanctions on trade with settlers as PM says in the Guardian it is time to act
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Lots 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...
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Anti-hate group backs council court bid over 'thuggish behaviour' of flaggers
Brmmies United Against Racism and Hate Crime are involved in Birmingham City Council's court action against prominent flaggers
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Better 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
A damaged car, two women speaking, and protesters holding “B Is for Better” signs, featured in the “City of Cars” film poster with festival awards and review quotes displayed.
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
When 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...
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White House launches personal attack on CNN reporter over question to Trump
CNN says attack ‘beneath the office’ after Kristen Holmes asked president about Jon Ossoff’s comments on key aide
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 14/08/2026
This 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.
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Jason Arday found dead
2 hours ago — Mr Arday was found •unresponsive• at an address in Battersea. south London. on Froy
afternoon. He was uter pronounced dead at the scene. A Read rnore
Jason Arday says he was an illiterate, mute child. His .
6 hours ago — Jason Arday says he was an i&erate. mute child. Cambridge's youngest-ever black
professor in 2023. Arday attended from the age of four to 11
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A PhD is no longer a sign of brilliance — take it from Dr Arday
1 day aeo — Juon Arday resigns from the Unwersity of Cambrdge after The Telegraph reports he had
falseb• claimed to have pubåshed a book
We are all Jason Arday now
S days ago — Jason Arday resons from the University of Cambridge after The Telegraph reports he had
falsew cGimed to have published a book Aug 7.2028. Read more
Cambridge professor claimed he was on Seven Up..
2 Aug 2026 — He was not bom until 1985. Prof Arday is at the centre of a row about academk
plagiarism after The Tekgragh that he had been accused
The Jason Arday 'memoir' that now appears to be more .
7 days ago — Instead of tales of triumph over adversity. the now-fomer Cambridge professors
autob"qraphy is a case study in self-rnythobgising,
Arday failed to mention 'months-long coma' in autobiography
8 days ago — Jason Arday toz publishers he was k•ft a three-month coma fohwhg a car gash. but
never wrote about the ordeal his memoirs_
Jason Arday is living proof that you reap what you sow
6 Aug 2028 — The Cambridge professor feed plagiarism alegations and made fantastical clä'ns about
his life. so what did he expect woUz happen? Read rmre
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Arday 'accused student of Miite privilege' after she
4 days ago — Forrner Cambrdge professor alleged* htplied that Roehamptm student was racist after
cornplaint about essay SOOre.
Jason Arday is rnerely a symptom of the Leffs corruption
Aug 2026 — Lab-curs on school standards is on the same toxic assumptions that created his
academic career.
Cambridge hired Arday after 'listening to black stu…
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BeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
christ, what a depressing story all round, and what a series of failures of responsibility to get to this.
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I’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...
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PM Andy Burnham meets fire-hit Stourbridge families and pledges emergency funds
Andy Burnham was in Stourbridge today meeting 'gutted' families as he pledges urgent action
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
So 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...
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PM Andy Burnham meets fire-hit Stourbridge families and pledges emergency funds
Andy Burnham was in Stourbridge today meeting 'gutted' families as he pledges urgent action
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Emma Wright @editorialgirl.co.uk · 14/08/2026
Obvs 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.
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Better Streets for Birmingham @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org · 13/08/2026
We 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...
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Call for action after schoolboy's death following crash
A road safety group has called for 'further interventions' following the death of nine-year-old Kyron
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Haywain 2026
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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Stop 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...
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Burnham to consider ban on disposable barbecues as wildfires rage in UK
PM to look at imposing restriction in public spaces, though campaigners fear it does not go far enough
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Really? 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 fuels
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Andy Burnham warns of summer ban on disposable barbecues
Andy Burnham said he would consider if a restriction on purchasing the products during the summer months could be justified
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Mark | Iron Man Records @ironmanrecords.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Petition: 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.uk
Petition: Compel social media companies operating in the UK to make algorithms transparent
Introduce 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...
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Every 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
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Jack Bernhardt @jackbern.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
love them or loathe them, there's one thing you can't deny about the Argentinian football team: they're a bunch of cunts
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Cynical, scheming, boring and then - finally, inevitably - violent. Properly shameful operation which shouldn't be whitewashed by being called 'streetwise'.
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Janine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 19/07/2026
Scrap the Romesh thing just clip Wayne Rooney saying he thought the half time show was crap and the licence fee QR code
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Would be quite funny if, after all this, Burnham was like "OK sure I'll take Defra".
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martin8mostly.bsky.social @martin8mostly.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
"Football's coming home, it's....."
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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Cats being cats
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
On @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/
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Every single rotten far-right grifter saw the death of Henry Nowak as a recruitment opportunity #FarageRiots
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
What 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.
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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Really enjoyed this episode, great insights from @joshih.bsky.social @janerockhouse.bsky.social and @davehillonlondon.bsky.social
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Tragic 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."
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Raise the Colours activist in court charged with murder of pub boss
Raise the Colours campaigner Billy Allison has appeared in court over Lichfield incident
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
If 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
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
It’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
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Boarding an early morning boat to Hoy #Orkney #escape
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
At 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… 🐷 🤣
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Live at o2 institute Brum for tha brilliant Big Special Gans and GHGW - amazing atmosphere and superb tunes
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
I’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
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
This 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.
Reform UK threatens
to cut funding for
Welsh university after
debating society bans
party from campuswant to go to Bangor University'
said nobody ever. Especially if Bangor
University is stripped of government
funding and student loan facilities by
@reformparty_uk Is that "in line with
your values,' poppets?
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Labour'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...
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PR firm probed over Labour Together investigating journalists
Investigation into APCO Worldwide deepens questions for Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Bridget Bardot has died. Not a life for strangers to mourn, unless you think it’s okay to be homophobic and racist.
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
With 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.
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Just 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….
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Love 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...
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I visited the flags 'front line' and asked people what they really thought
Some see pride, others see division - on Pershore Road opinions over the red and white flags couldn't be more different
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Breaking - 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.
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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
This 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!
Poster for Family Fun Day - 1-5 PM, Saturday, 6th September. #MayarYahiaSquare
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Izzy Knowles 🔶 @izzyknowles.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
I 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.
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Adrian Goldberg @goldbergradio.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Support emerging talent and #grassroots venues - or risk losing them... My piece with @janerockhouse.bsky.social @birminghamlive.bsky.social www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
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Back Birmingham's live music scene or lose it - warning from Adrian Goldberg
As he launches a new record label, Adrian Goldberg encouraged people across Birmingham to back local bands and venues
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
A 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!
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Soundtrack to my Saturday chores is Birmingham band The Leaking Machine “Sound on Sound” - lovely, timeless sound - ‘memory lane is a cul de sac’ indeed.
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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Jane Haynes @janerockhouse.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
I 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...
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Iggy Pop dazzles but young talents steal show at Bearded Theory Festival
Bearded 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
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bylinepodcast.bsky.social @bylinepodcast.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
As 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...
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Byline 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 ...
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