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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 11

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.

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Stevie Chick @steviechick.bsky.social · Sep 12

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

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...

www.theguardian.com

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Dileepa Ranawake 💚 @dileeparanawake.bsky.social · Sep 11

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.

Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 11

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.

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Kevin Crowe @kevinscrowe.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 11

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.

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Dr Simon Perkins 🇪🇺🌻🌊🌈 ally @simonperkins.bsky.social · Sep 11

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. :-)

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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 11

Watch the full film here:

youtu.be/eArGP8CdIXA?...

Luton vs Tommy Robinson: the myth of a UK town divided

YouTube video by The Guardian

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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 11

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.

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Richard Hull @richardhull54.bsky.social · Sep 11

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...

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...

www.theguardian.com

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Sylvia @sylvia-suffragette.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.🧵

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Hannah @policyhannah.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · Sep 4

Taj Ali has a new antiracism monitoring & reporting initiative

bsky.app/profile/taja...

Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.🧵

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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.🧵

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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 4

Sure

Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 3

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...

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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.🧵

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The Bandofla Podcast @bandofla.bsky.social · Apr 12

#EducateAgitateOrganise

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

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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Apr 2

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.

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · Mar 31

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

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Annu Mayor @annumayor.bsky.social · Mar 30

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.

@tajali1.bsky.social

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Fred Garratt-Stanley @fred-gs.bsky.social · Mar 27

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.

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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Mar 26

“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.

hyphenonline.com/2025/03/26/l...

Labour has delivered a cruel hammer blow to disabled people

Devastating cuts to benefits won’t help anyone back to work

hyphenonline.com

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Hyphen @hyphenonline.com · Mar 26

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.

hyphenonline.com/2025/03/26/l...

Labour has delivered a cruel hammer blow to disabled people

Devastating cuts to benefits won’t help anyone back to work

hyphenonline.com

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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · Mar 8

'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

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Hyphen @hyphenonline.com · Feb 27

'Take back control’ should be a slogan of the left, not the right, writes @tajali1.bsky.social in this week's column.

He urges Labour to achieve this by strengthening workers' rights, renationalising water and energy companies and taxing the super-rich.

hyphenonline.com/2025/02/27/t...

Labour needs to take back control from the populist right

Keir Starmer's government should adopt a leftwing populist programme – workers' rights, renationalising utilities, taxing the super-rich

hyphenonline.com

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