Birmingham’s Black Church leaders get political

A significant and historic move will be played out tomorrow afternoon as Church leaders and other community activists make a silent protest outside City Hall.

The protest is a result of the notable absence of an African or Caribbean councillor on Birmingham's Council Cabinet.

Protestors feel that given that African and Caribbean Communities in the city, which has largely supported the Labour Party over the years, does not have any Black representation on what is the largest local authority in the UK and one of the largest throughout Europe is an insult and snub.

A press release from the organisers' reads,

Leaders and members of the community have been expressing their deep disappointment at what is generally seen as a snub by the new administration towards the community that has been amongst its most ardent supporters.

They added,

Individuals and organisations from the African Caribbean community are collectively saying - Enough is enough. This is not true representation; we deserve better.

Members of the community will gather outside Birmingham’s Council House today from 3pm to protest at their exclusion as the new Cabinet is expected to be sworn in at 4pm in the Council Chamber.

Simon Woolley