Taj Ali

The demonisation of asylum seekers has to stop.

@tajali1.bsky.social: "Some of the rhetoric around asylum seekers is dangerous."

"And what we're seeing now is racist violence, not just directed at asylum seekers, but ethnic minority communities across the country."

Rightwing attacks on multiculturalism are a cynical smokescreen Minority communities are not to blame for the UK’s problems — the likes of Robert Jenrick and Nigel Farage are

In the 1964 general election, a campaign of racist sloganeering was unleashed on Birmingham’s voters. Six decades later, attacks on multiculturalism are still being directed at the city by a senior Tory figure, writes @tajali1.bsky.social.

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I don't use this site much but you catch up on my columns on the Hyphen website or follow my work on Instagram if you're avoiding Twitter:

www.instagram.com/taj.ali1/

Rightwing attacks on multiculturalism are a cynical smokescreen Minority communities are not to blame for the UK’s problems — the likes of Robert Jenrick and Nigel Farage are

Whether it’s in Handsworth, Hartlepool or Hull, working-class communities across Britain face multiple challenges. It makes no sense to describe one segment of that broad demographic as “left behind” & another as the root cause of those problems. My column.

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The hidden toll of Britain’s flag fever Anti-immigrant sentiment, driven by figures on the far right, is bleeding into racism across Britain – and politicians’ inaction is allowing it to spread, writes Taj Ali.

‘The most disappointing thing,’ says Maryam, ‘has been the silence and the absence of any clear stance from the government which has fed down from a national to a local level.’

Read more from @tajali1.bsky.social

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Far-right attacks can’t be defeated by governments - Hyphen The Peacehaven Mosque arson attack was the latest in an unending stream of attacks on Muslims. Politicians must do better — but so must we

As racist attacks on the Muslim community rise in the UK, Taj Ali believes that grassroots organising can turn the tide of hate.
https://hyphenonline.com/2025/10/07/governments-dont-defeat-racism-ordinary-people-do/

Tommy Robinson: 'I challenge any journalist to come to Luton and find Muslims with non Muslims.'

I'm a journalist from Luton and this man is talking utter nonsense. A pleasure to work on this film, chatting to incredible people in my hometown and separating fact from fiction.

Luton v Tommy Robinson: the myth of a town divided – video Summer 2025 was marked by a surge in anti-immigrant protests, attacks on mosques and racist graffiti across the UK. The unrest, stoked by far-right agitators such as Tommy Robinson, sought to pit comm...

Top work by @tajali1.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/uk-news/vide...

Excellent journalism.

Shows the resilience of communities.

The brilliance of humanity.

And the real thing driving people to the far right - rising wealth inequality and misinformation.

This is the type of journalism our country needs.

It’s good this. As it always is from @tajali1.bsky.social 🧡

I like what you're doing there Taj. I've only seen your trailer but look forward to watching the whole series: www.theguardian.com/news/series/... + www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Keep up the good work. :-)

YouTube video by The Guardian Luton vs Tommy Robinson: the myth of a UK town divided

Watch the full film here:

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Tommy Robinson: 'I challenge any journalist to come to Luton and find Muslims with non Muslims.'

I'm a journalist from Luton and this man is talking utter nonsense. A pleasure to work on this film, chatting to incredible people in my hometown and separating fact from fiction.

Luton v Tommy Robinson: the myth of a town divided – video Summer 2025 was marked by a surge in anti-immigrant protests, attacks on mosques and racist graffiti across the UK. The unrest, stoked by far-right agitators such as Tommy Robinson, sought to pit comm...

This is an excellent piece of reportage by journalist and historian @tajali1.bsky.social from the streets of Luton, recently targetted by #far-right trouble makers.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/vide...

An excellent initiative that not only collates the information, but supports the victims too

You can support this independent anti-racist reporting and monitoring organisation by donating here 👇

www.gofundme.com/f/build-an-i...

Taj Ali has a new antiracism monitoring & reporting initiative

bsky.app/profile/taja...

NEWS: I’ve set up an independent anti-racist reporting and monitoring organisation. We’ll document racist attacks, support victims, pressure authorities to act, and amplify the voices of smaller, more isolated Black and Asian communities across Britain.🧵

Sure

In the early phases, we’ll signpost support, collect data + advocate. With your backing, we can go further, giving time to individual cases and amplifying the voices of smaller, isolated Black and Asian communities whose experiences too often go unheard.

www.gofundme.com/f/build-an-i...

Far too often, racism is either unreported or dismissed as anti-social behaviour. Our platform will gather verified reports and push to ensure they’re taken seriously by the media and public institutions. Share, report, support. ⬇️

antiracistradar.co.uk

NEWS: I’ve set up an independent anti-racist reporting and monitoring organisation. We’ll document racist attacks, support victims, pressure authorities to act, and amplify the voices of smaller, more isolated Black and Asian communities across Britain.🧵

#EducateAgitateOrganise

The brilliant Taj Ali addressing @tajali1.bsky.social TUC Black Workers Conference...

From revolutionaries fighting for freedom to seafarers coordinating global strikes, South Asians have a rich tradition of political activism in Britain. I'll be delivering the Frow Memorial Lecture in Salford this year on this incredible history.

We're commemorating the significant anniversary at our #SummerSchool with a session of 50 Years on Grunwick - What Does It Mean for Our Movement led by @tajali1.bsky.social.

🔴 By learning from past experiences, we can better equip ourselves for the future- gftuet.org.uk/courses/gftu...

#GFTUET

My mum, Swatanter Mayor (1940–2024), was part of the 1984 Ford Dagenham strike for equal pay. Her journey was one of resilience and strength, fighting for fairness in the workplace. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of trade unions and collective action.

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Enjoyed speaking to @tajali1.bsky.social for this piece - valuable insights into the rise of Reform and the history of far-right expression at British football matches.

Labour has delivered a cruel hammer blow to disabled people Devastating cuts to benefits won’t help anyone back to work

“It’s all very worrying. The stress has caused mum’s physical condition to worsen and she has been hospitalised with the worst case of shingles her nurse has ever seen.”

Labour's cruel assault on disabled people will push 250,000 people into poverty. My column.

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Labour has delivered a cruel hammer blow to disabled people Devastating cuts to benefits won’t help anyone back to work

Keir Starmer promised no return to austerity. Now, Labour is delivering the most punishing disability benefit cuts the nation has ever seen.

@tajali1.bsky.social on how the party has shattered its pledge — and who will pay the price.

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'What you are running here is not a factory, it is a zoo. But in a zoo, there are many types of animals. Some are monkeys, who dance on your fingertips. Others are lions, who can bite your head off. We are the lions, Mr Manager.'

— Jayaben Desai, 1976-78 Grunwick strike leader