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Taj Ali

@tajali1.bsky.social
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Journalist and Historian | Royal Society of Literature award-winning writer and Orwell Prize finalist 2026

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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
NOTTINGHAM BOOK LAUNCH Tonight from 18:30 at Himmah Hub Free tickets here: fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/come-...
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Join @tajali1.bsky.social at events across the UK as he discusses 'Come what may, we're here to stay', his new history of South Asian resistance in Britain. Find an event near you: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/?utm_...
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"For this is less a history book and more a vivid community memoir focused on ensuring that historical lessons can be applied to the here and now." A new review of @tajali1.bsky.social's book 'Come what may, we're here to stay' from the IRR: irr.org.uk/article/rc-r... Out now! #booksky
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R&C Review: Come What May, We’re Here to Stay: The Story of South Asian Resistance in Britain by Taj Ali - Institute of Race Relations
Reviewed by Jenny Bourne and originally published by Sage for Race & Class here. It is remarkable that a book like this one, tracing South Asians’ political resistance to British racism (and coloniali...
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Matt James Smith @mattjamessmith.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
A few photos of Taj Ali launching his new book, Come What May, We’re Here to Stay: The Story of South Asian Resistance in Britain, in the Pitmans Parliament at Redhills Durham on Sunday.
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"You can't fight in silos - you have to organise together." @tajali1.bsky.social reflects on the lessons of Britain's anti-racist movements, from community organising and political education to solidarity across different struggles. manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/978152617758...
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
MILTON KEYNES BOOK LAUNCH Tomorrow evening at Centrecom Meeting Place, 602 N Row, Milton Keynes MK9 3BJ
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Ben Sellers @mrbensellers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Can’t wait to get stuck into Taj’s book, ‘Come What May, We’re Here to Stay’ (MUP). Then onto the People's Bookshop, for the first session of our new Political Education series, with lots of interesting & thoughtful discussion & some plans to move forward. More on that asap.
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Ben Sellers @mrbensellers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Really fantastic afternoon, first listening to @tajali1.bsky.social & Heather Wood talk about solidarity, racism & anti-racism, trade union struggles & South Asian resistance at @redhillsdurham.bsky.social
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Looking forward to speaking in Durham this Sunday on South Asian solidarity during the miners’ strike and building working-class unity.
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Together Alliance @togetheralliance.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Broad coalitions defeat far-right hate — and history shows us how. This is what we must do now. @tajali1.bsky.social 🔗 Read the full piece: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Large crowd protesting racism, central banner reads "DON'T LET RACIST FARAGE AND REFORM DIVIDE THE COUNTRY," surrounded by anti‑racist placards and an overlaid quote urging ordinary citizens to defeat racism.
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Yes, will be doing something with Newham Festival of Stories and Newham bookshop
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
BOOK LAUNCH Tomorrow evening in Central London Limited tickets available here: www.eventbrite.com/e/vashti-in-...
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Ewan Gibbs @ewangibbs.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The book launch will feature conversation with scholars of working-class history and class in Britain today: @tajali1.bsky.social, author of Come What May We're Here to Stay, @kirsteen-paton.bsky.social, author of Class and Everyday Life and Jim Phillips, historian of the miners' strike in Scotland.
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Transpontine @transpontine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I went to Luton launch of the excellent new book 'Come What May, We're Here to Stay' by @tajali1.bsky.social, a history of South Asian Resistance in Britain, including in Luton itself where racists have been spouting the same lies for 60+ years history-is-made-at-night.blogspot.com/2026/10/sout...
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Nice to speak alongside the legend that is Michael Rosen at the Cable Street rally yesterday!
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Sean Wallis @seanawallis.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Taj Ali: 50 years ago racism was everywhere. You could not walk safely in Tower Hamlets. What has changed? Ordinary people united against the NF and rose up. @tajali1.bsky.social
Taj Ali, journalist.
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
On this day in 1936, East Londoners stopped Oswald Mosley's Blackshirts at Cable Street. This legacy would inspire generations of anti-racist activists in East London. @tajali1.bsky.social manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526177582/
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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
So great to get to interview Taj Ali about his new book on South Asian resistance in the UK not once but twice in two days! First at a packed event with Unison and then for The National Podcast. We dig into the history as well as the current rise of the far-right. Podcast out next week.
Taj Ali and Laura Webster in The National Podcast studio
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
OCTOBER BOOK EVENTS Also speaking at the following: Rich Mix, London 6th Oct Four Corners, East London 7th Oct Newcastle, One Strawberry Lane, 18 Oct Warwick University 27th Oct Glasgow University 29th Oct
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Black Intellect Media @blackintellect.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Are Muslims Destroying The UK? Historian, Journalist, & Author of new book 'Come What May, We're Here to Stay: The Story of South Asian Resistance in Britain', @tajali1.bsky.social, discusses the rise of Racism in the UK, class politics & how we combat the far right. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTq4...
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Are Muslims Destroying The UK?
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Zoe @armaita100.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Love this conversation between @jimmythegiant.bsky.social and @tajali1.bsky.social youtu.be/jTq40GKhTpY?...
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Are Muslims Destroying The UK?
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
SHEFFIELD BOOK LAUNCH TONIGHT 18:00 at Sheffield Central Library Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taj-ali-in...
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Taj Ali in Conversation: Come What May, We're Here to Stay
Join Taj Ali to explore the hidden history of British South Asian activism, identity, belonging and social justice.
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
After British South Asians endured the riots of summer 2024, @tajali1.bsky.social tells the inspirational story of how the community organised against racism in the past and how it continues to fight in the present. FREE tickets: fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/come-... @fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social
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https://fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/come-what-may-were-here-to-stay-the-story-of-south-asian-resistance-in-britain-with-taj-ali/
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Hyphen @hyphenonline.com · 29/09/2026
‘We have lost much of the pride and collective power that once came with being part of the working class.’ @tajali1.bsky.social traces a line from the 1976 Grunwick strike to today and asks what it will take to rebuild working-class power: hyphenonline.com/2026/09/24/u...
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Kings Heath United Against Racism @khuar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Come What May, We’re Here to Stay: the Story of South Asian Resistance in Britain. A full room and great conversation last night at the Birmingham launch of Taj Ali’s new book. @tajali1.bsky.social
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Journalist and historian @tajali1.bsky.social will be at @redhillsdurham.bsky.social to discuss his new book, 'Come What May, We’re Here to Stay', on the fight against racism, exploitation & injustice that helped shape modern Britain. 11th Oct FREE tickets: tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/taj-al...
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Taj Ali: Come What May, We’re Here to Stay – Tickets – Redhills Durham
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Hyphen @hyphenonline.com · 25/09/2026
‘It took decades of deliberate strategy to erode our sense of pride and solidarity. We’ll need to work equally hard to get it back.’ @tajali1.bsky.social writes for Hyphen on the 1976 Grunwick strike, Thatcherism and rebuilding a fractured working class. hyphenonline.com/2026/09/24/u...
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We need to rebuild an empowered and inclusive working class - Hyphen
It took decades of deliberate strategy to erode our sense of pride and solidarity. We’ll have to work equally hard to get it back
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Katherine Mackinnon @kamack.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Really enjoyed hearing @tajali1.bsky.social speak about his new book at the Glasgow launch last night, hosted by Glasgow Trades Council. Important discussions about working-class history, antiracism and community organising. Looking forwards to reading the book!
Come what May, we’re here to stay: the story of South Asian resistance in Britain by Taj Ali. Copy of the book held above the old mosaic of Strathclyde regional council logo on Albion St
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Shalimar Books @shalimarbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
As racism rears its ugly head again, this book asks: are we doomed to repeat the past or will we learn from our mistakes and build a better world. 📚📚✊🏾 'Come What May, We're Here to Stay: The Story of South Asian Resistance in Britain' by Taj Ali. @tajali1.bsky.social @manchesterup.bsky.social
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
'An inspirational guide in understanding the deep roots of South Asian activism in Britain.' Counterfire review @tajali1.bsky.social's 'Come what may, we're here to stay': www.counterfire.org/article/come... Out now and available from all good bookshops. #booksky
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Come What May, We’re Here to Stay – book review
Taj Ali’s inspiring history of South Asian struggles against racism across the twentieth century emphasises the importance of class and broad alliances, finds Zahid Rahman There are often two misju...
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Migrants Organise @migrantsorganise.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Britain has long been home to numerous movements for racial and migrant justice. These movements have been instrumental in challenging racism, securing rights all whilst building solidarity with an international anti-colonial struggle. As @tajali1.bsky.social says, we cannot fight racism in silos ⬇️
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Racism will not be defeated from above. It will only be defeated by us – ordinary citizens who refuse to look away. My piece for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution | Taj Ali
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide the inspiration, says Taj Ali, author of Come What May, We’re Here...
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Simon Cox @simonfrcox.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As in the 70s (and 30s and 50s…) fighting racism can’t depend on police and Westminster - it needs grassroots & youth organising. By @tajali1.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution | Taj Ali
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide the inspiration, says Taj Ali, author of Come What May, We’re Here...
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CerithG🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @cerithg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
‘A revival of grassroots anti-racist movements is long overdue…..attuned to the changing circumstances of 2026. Racism is not experienced equally. Class, gender and geography all matter. A hijab-wearing Muslim woman is more likely to be a victim of Islamophobia than a Muslim man.’
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Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution | Taj Ali
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide the inspiration, says Taj Ali, author of Come What May, We’re Here...
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Anti-Fascism and Far Right @ffrafaction.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide inspiration by @tajali1.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution | Taj Ali
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide the inspiration, says Taj Ali, author of Come What May, We’re Here...
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Nicola Spurr @nicolaspurr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Interesting by @tajali1.bsky.social who’s doing deep work in the trenches of communities experiencing racism. Concur that civil society should organise against racism, especially in light of inaction & mostly silence in various levels of political leadership. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution | Taj Ali
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide the inspiration, says Taj Ali, author of Come What May, We’re Here...
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide the inspiration. @tajali1.bsky.social for @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... 'Come what may, we're here to stay' is out now! #booksky
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Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution | Taj Ali
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide the inspiration, says Taj Ali, author of Come What May, We’re Here...
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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Racism will not be defeated from above. It will only be defeated by us – ordinary citizens who refuse to look away." Read @tajali1.bsky.social's powerful piece on how we can learn from the anti-racist activism of the 70s. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution | Taj Ali
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide the inspiration, says Taj Ali, author of Come What May, We’re Here...
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Sarah Woolley @sarahwoolley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“All of these movements, past and present, understand that racism will not be defeated from above. It will only be defeated by us – ordinary citizens who refuse to look away.” - @tajali1.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Britain’s far-right violence comes to us direct from the 1970s. But so does the solution | Taj Ali
Young men punched in the street, mosques attacked: Britain badly needs an anti-racist uprising. Let 70s Asian youth movements provide the inspiration, says Taj Ali, author of Come What May, We’re Here...
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Manchester book launch from 6PM tonight! Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/come-what-...
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Ewan Gibbs @ewangibbs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Looking forward to @tajali1.bsky.social's book launch for Come What May, We're Here To Stay organised by Glasgow Trades Council on Thursday. It's an exciting new history of British South Asian organising against racism and workplace exploitation. Tickets 🔽 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Back to school this morning! I spoke to year 11s at my former high school about my new book and my career journey. What an honour.
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devjassi.bsky.social @devjassi.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Just watched this very articulate and informative 👍 👏 interview with you youtu.be/rm2dtMVQvek?... highly recommend
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The REAL STORY Of South Asians In Britain
YouTube video by Novara Media
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Signed copies of my new book on the rich and proud tradition of political activism in the British South Asian community available at Waterstones Gower Street!
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"There was racism absolutely everywhere" @tajali1.bsky.social's new book charts the history of South Asian political activism, @islingtontrib.bsky.social's Dan Carrier spoke to him: www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/peop... 'Come what may, we're here to stay' is out now! #booksky
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‘People were forced to fight back – there was racism absolutely everywhere’
Taj Ali’s new book charts the history of South Asian political activism... from Highgate! Dan Carrier talked to him
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
ICYMI author @tajali1.bsky.social sat down with @novaramedia.com yesterday to talk about racism and integration. Listen back to the Novara Live episode here: novaramedia.com/2026/09/16/e... His book, Come what may, we're here to stay, is out now!
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EVERY Supporting Act on Ed Sheeran Tour PULLS OUT
Ed Sheeran faces the music over Palestine firing.
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Hari/ഹരി/हरि/هري @hariprasad.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I've been learning more about the solidarities, experiences, and histories (esp political blackness) of my Desi brethren across the pond so I was excited to grab a copy of @tajali1.bsky.social new book covering the independence struggle to the AYMs to today. Definitely enjoyed it
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
British South Asians have a long tradition of radical political activism. @tajali1.bsky.social tells the inspirational story of how they organised against racism in the past and how they continue to fight in the present. Join us at @lighthousebks.bsky.social: lighthousebookshop.com/events/come-...
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@charleshb@mastodon.sdf.org @charleshb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Novara Live "EVERY Supporting Act On Ed Sheeran Tour PULLS OUT" Michael Walker, Aaron( @aaronjbastani.bsky.social )Bastani & Taj( @tajali1.bsky.social )Ali @novaramedia.com #NovaraMedia www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uB3...
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EVERY Supporting Act On Ed Sheeran Tour PULLS OUT
YouTube video by Novara Media
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