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Britain First "March for Remigration" — Birmingham, 20 June 2026

Britain First "March for Remigration" — Birmingham, 20 June 2026

Semantic Summary

Far-right street event — a Britain First "March for Remigration" held in Birmingham city centre on 20 June 2026, calling for "remigration and mass deportations" and citing the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton and the attempted murder of Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast as justification. Leader Paul Golding and activist Sharon Workman attended, with auditors including English Ned (Chris Messenger), Paul Dunbar, Billy Moore and the G G Audits crew present. Turnout of roughly 110–200 was vastly outnumbered by thousands of counter-protesters organised by Stand Up To Racism Birmingham in Victoria Square; Searchlight Magazine reported the sub-ten-minute march as a "humiliating fiasco" with Golding derided by his own side. Four counter-protesters were arrested amid a large West Midlands Police operation. West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker, Birmingham City Council and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood all condemned or distanced the city from the event.

Date: 20 June 2026
Location: Birmingham city centre
Organiser: Britain First
Counter-protest: Stand Up To Racism Birmingham / Stop fascist Britain First

Overview

Britain First held a "March for Remigration" in Birmingham city centre on Saturday 20 June 2026, calling for "remigration and mass deportations". The far-right group assembled outside Grosvenor Casino on Hill Street (near Birmingham New Street Station) from midday.

A large counter-protest organised by Stand Up To Racism Birmingham gathered at Victoria Square from 11am, drawing thousands of anti-racist demonstrators who vastly outnumbered the Britain First contingent. West Midlands Police deployed a significant presence across the city centre.

Four people were arrested at the counter-protest. Police had to physically separate the two groups at several points during the afternoon.

Route & Timings

Detail Info
Britain First gathering point Grosvenor Casino, Hill Street (near New Street Station)
Britain First start 12:00 midday
Counter-protest location Victoria Square
Counter-protest time 11:00 – 16:00
Police operation Increased city-centre presence, lines separating factions

What Britain First Said

The group cited the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton (Dec 2025) and the attempted murder of Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast (June 2026) as justification for the march, framing it as a demand for "political action" on immigration and crime.

Britain First leader Paul Golding and activist Sharon Workman were present, with Workman delivering a speech. The event featured "a huge stage and screen, thousands of flags, patriotic singers and much more" per the group's own promotional material.

Next up: Golding and White Vanguard neo-nazi Kai Cunningham — who previously clashed after a Britain First march in Birmingham last year — were both reportedly heading to an anti-immigration demo in Maidstone the following day.

Counter-Protest

Stand Up To Racism Birmingham said:

"On Saturday 20 June, the far-right hate group Britain First plans to bring its message to Birmingham calling for 'Remigration and mass deportations'. The united march in London on May 16 outnumbered the far-right, and we can do the same in Birmingham."

The anti-racist turnout at Victoria Square was described as "thousands" — vastly outnumbering the Britain First contingent. A headcount of Britain First supporters was estimated at ~110–200. Chants, banners, and a carnival atmosphere were reported.

West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker said the group was not welcome, saying residents did not share their "divisive and dangerous rhetoric". A joint statement from the Liberal Democrats, Greens and Better Birmingham Independents, led by Cllr Roger Harmer, echoed this:

"Birmingham's diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and we are proud to be a place where people from all backgrounds, cultures and faiths live and work side by side."

Salma Yaqoob was present at the counter-protest despite a recent firebomb attack at her family home.

What Actually Happened (Searchlight Magazine)

Searchlight Magazine's Amir Mohammed reported the march as a "humiliating fiasco" for Britain First:

  • Turnout: Barely 200 attended — 50% down from their previous Manchester march (~400). Volunteers had to stow dozens of unused flags back into the bus.
  • Duration: The "march" lasted under 10 minutes — a quarter-mile shuffle from the bottom of Hill Street to the top. Participants who'd travelled from across the country were visibly disappointed.
  • Golding derided: Paul Golding became the focus of derision from his own side. One attendee said: "I thought there'd be lots more. But for God's sake don't say that near Paul. He's in a foul mood already."
  • No local support: Notably, not a single Midlands accent was heard among the Britain First contingent.
  • Auditor presence: English Ned (Chris Messenger), Paul Dunbar, Billy Moore, Brian Stovell, and the G G Audits crew were present. An independent journalist was attacked by the 30-strong pack. Ned insisted "we're all peaceful" even as police wrestled one of his own mates to the ground.
  • Golding's speech: He addressed his dwindling flock in a turquoise tie, reportedly styling himself more like a Reform leader. Nobody beyond the 200 huddled close heard a word.
  • Cost: Police reinforcements were dragged in from Greater Manchester, Liverpool, and North Wales at enormous cost to local taxpayers.

Police & Arrests

West Midlands Police issued a statement ahead of the event:

"With protests scheduled in Birmingham on Saturday (June 20), West Midlands Police have a planned operation in place which will see an increased policing presence across the city centre. We are expecting a significant number of protestors and counter-protestors... We want to reassure all local communities that we understand how events such as those taking place this weekend could cause genuine fear and anxiety."

4 people were arrested (all from the counter-protest):

Arrest Charge
1 Assaulting a police officer
2 Assault
3 Criminal damage
4 Obstructing police

All remained in custody as of Saturday evening. Police said they were "continually reviewing video footage as part of our policing operation."

At one point counter-protesters attempted to break police lines. Officers told them to move back "in the interests of public safety."

Police formed walking lines to separate Britain First supporters from counter-demonstrators after tensions escalated. Masked counter-protesters split off from the main Victoria Square gathering to confront Britain First supporters near the Grosvenor Casino.

Birmingham City Council

A statement was published on Friday 19 June from the council leadership, signed by the cabinet member for equalities, communities and social justice, saying Britain First is "not welcome" in Birmingham.

Home Secretary

The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood (who is also a Birmingham MP) issued a statement ahead of the march, described by pro-Britain First accounts as an attempt to "spin" the event before it had even begun.

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Key posts

Subreddit Title Score Link
r/BirminghamUK Hill St blues: Britain First activists turn on Golding after humiliating Birmingham fiasco (Searchlight) 11pts Link
r/FuckNigelFarage Same article 28pts Link
r/BirminghamUK Far-right Britain First party holds pro-deportation rally, faces counter-demo (AFP) 4pts Link
r/BirminghamUK Britain First 'not welcome' in Birmingham says Council leader Roger Harmer 468pts Link
r/brum Same council statement 325pts Link
r/GreenAndPleasant Britain First coming to Birmingham 283pts Link
r/MarchAgainstNazis Britain First coming to Birmingham 138pts Link
r/ukpolitics Canary: Anti-racists push back against Britain First, police fail to stop them 0pts Link
r/TheDailyChaos Ugly scenes in Birmingham as protest descends into clashes 1pt Link

Notable comments

On the Birmingham Council statement (468pts, 86 comments) — heavily contested with pro-BF and anti-immigration sentiment in the replies. The BirminghamLive post drew the most engagement.

On the Searchlight article about Golding being humiliated — eyewitness reported the march was on Hill Street "far away from anywhere with decent foot traffic" while the counter-protest was in Victoria Square.

Social Media Reaction (Nitter / X)

From counter-protest side

@MattLCapon: "The suggestion that Britain First would attract 'thousands' into Birmingham was incredibly optimistic. The counter-protest has easily outnumbered them by some distance." [12:32, 20 Jun 2026]

@FiercePussyxx: "Amazing turnout at the Britain First counter protest in Birmingham. Big up Brum! #StandUpToFascism" [12:43, 20 Jun 2026]

@localnotail: "Brummies stand united against the far-right hate of Britain First and their 'Remigration Rally'. No pasaran, you rotten bunch of racists. All out Birmingham Saturday June 20 2026." [19 Jun 2026]

@brumsocialists: "Oppose Britain First in Birmingham! This Saturday, the far-right hate group Britain First plan to protest in Birmingham to call for 'Remigration and deportations'. It is no coincidence that they have chosen to protest in one of the UK's poorest and most ethnically diverse cities." [17 Jun 2026]

@ThomasTlo: "Britain First are protesting in Birmingham today. They are not welcome and neither are the counter protestors who jumped the police line." [12:39, 20 Jun 2026]

@Coops19891 [15:53, 20 Jun 2026]: "We had Britain First in Birmingham today, all 110 of them. Yes someone did a headcount. Massively outnumbered by a rather fun counter protest."

@AntiRacismDay [15:38, 20 Jun 2026]: "Massive solidarity to Salma Yaqoob, who despite a firebomb attack at her family home, was out opposing the fascists in Birmingham today."

@NowAddYourName [15:46, 20 Jun 2026]: "Funniest thing to see Britain First the far-right fascists in Birmingham finishing their racist anti-immigration protest and then going straight to Turtle Bay."

@ExpressandStar [16:32, 20 Jun 2026]: "Four arrests as Britain First rally and counter protesters descend on Birmingham."

@BhamWorld_ [16:32, 20 Jun 2026]: "Four arrests as Britain First rally and counter protesters descend on Birmingham."

@AntiRacismDay [16:37, 20 Jun 2026]: "BBC reporting on the hundreds of antifascists who mobilised to outnumber the fascists of Britain First in Birmingham today."

@LewisNottmPath [17:02, 20 Jun 2026]: "It was great to be in Birmingham with Britain First. Patriots in control. Ex BNP councillor with Paul Golding, Templar Knight and big cross guy."

@MrAndyNgo [17:27, 20 Jun 2026]: "Birmingham, England (June 20) — Masked Antifa militants and far-left radicals gathered to try to violently shut down a Britain First rally."

@FrontlinesTPUSA [18:04, 20 Jun 2026]: "WATCH: Thousands of British citizens joined Party leader of Britain First Paul Golding in Birmingham, England, today, demanding an end to mass immigration..." (note: reports of "thousands" are contradicted by all other sources — actual turnout ~200)

From Britain First side

@BFirstParty: "TIME TO RECLAIM BIRMINGHAM FOR THE BRITISH PEOPLE! JOIN US SATURDAY 20 JUNE. On Saturday 20 June at 12 midday, Britain First will be holding a 'March for Remigration' in Birmingham. We have a huge stage and screen, thousands of flags, patriotic singers and much more." [20 May 2026]

@AndySaxon78: Same message [20 May 2026]

Far-right / adjacent observers

@MrAndyNgo (20 Jun 2026): "Birmingham, England (June 20) — A large police presence keeps back a mob of socialists, Antifa and far-left extremists who want to shut down the Britain First rally."

@DPRDEEPERNEWS (20 Jun 2026): "The Britain First march hasn't even started. No violence. No disorder. No arrests. Nothing's happened. But the machine is already spinning. First the council, now the Home Secretary herself."

@USPulseFeed: Same as Andy Ngo.

Reports of confrontation

@vpopulimedia (11:08, 20 Jun 2026): "Antifa arrive in Birmingham and attempt to storm the stage at the Britain First 'March for Remigration'. @JamesHarvey2503 reports from the cordon where dozens of officers are struggling to contain violence."

@MattLCapon (11:29, 20 Jun 2026): "Meanwhile in Birmingham, a small group of masked counter-protesters split off from the larger gathering in Victoria Square to confront the Britain First protesters by the Grosvenor Casino. The mood has ramped up. The police are telling them to move back from police lines."

@vpopulimedia (11:06, 20 Jun 2026): "Angry bystander SCREAMS at Billy Moore at the Britain First Rally in Birmingham, calling him a 'steroid abusing d*ckhead'. Police are attempting to keep protestors and counter-demonstrators separate using walking lines of officers."

News media

@ExpressandStar (10:14, 20 Jun 2026): "Live: Britain First protest and counter-demo in Birmingham" + police update at 10:05

@BhamWorld_ (12:52, 20 Jun 2026): "Live: Britain First protest and counter-demo in Birmingham"

@MunishDass (07:32, 20 Jun 2026): "Britain First in Birmingham today with counter protest planned — where, when and 'why' it is happening" [Birmingham Mail link]

Facebook (via Phice)

Phice (port 5001 on the Winbox) is a privacy-friendly Facebook front-end. Searches returned substantial activity from both sides.

Stand Up To Racism Birmingham

Posted event "ALL OUT AGAINST FASCIST BRITAIN FIRST BIRMINGHAM 20 JUNE, 11.OO VICTORIA SQUARE" on 13 June 2026.

  • Phice: http://192.168.178.20:5001/SUTRBirmingham/posts/1448621937306011

Women Against the Far Right Birmingham and Black Country

Multiple posts organising counter-protest:

"STOP BRITAIN FIRST – BIRMINGHAM STANDS UNITED. On Saturday 20 June, the racist and fascist group Britain First plans to march in Birmingham calling for 'remigration' and mass deportations. They spread Islamophobia, racism, homophobia, transphobia..."

"ANTI-FASCISTS ASSEMBLE. Britain First are returning to Birmingham on Saturday. We won't stand by while the far right attempt to spread hate and division in our city. Join us in defending Birmingham's proud tradition of anti-racist, anti-fascist solidarity. Victoria Square, Birmingham City."

"Save the date — Unite to Stop Britain First. Birmingham City Centre, Saturday 20 June."

Britain First supporters

Nigel Murfin: "This was the crowd in Manchester, this weekend Birmingham will be even bigger! Join us this Saturday 20 June, 12 midday, Birmingham New Street Station (outside Grosvenor Casino, Hill Street)."

Think Not Follow (with troybot14 and 4 others in Birmingham): "As a patriot, how can you not want to be part of a crowd like this? This Saturday, we are descending on Birmingham to support Britain First's 'March for Remigration'! Join us this Saturday 20 June, 12 midday, Birmingham New Street Station (outside Grosvenor Casino, Hill Street)."

Birmingham Live / Birmingham Mail

Post 1 — Route details and full context (18 Jun 2026):

"On Saturday (June 20), Britain First will visit Birmingham for a rally in the city centre. The far-right group cited the death of Henry Nowak and the attempted beheading in Belfast as reasons for inciting 'political action'. Britain First's impending arrival in the city centre was immediately met with backlash and a counter-protest scheduled on the same day. A Britain First summary of the protest said: 'With the slaughter of Henry Nowak and the attempted beheading of a British man in Belfast hanging over the nation, it's time we all took determined political action. We urge all patriots to join us in Birmingham next Saturday (June 20) midday. Midday, Birmingham New Street Station (outside Grosvenor Casino, Hill Street, B5 4AH).' Elsewhere, in the city centre, a counter-protest will begin an hour earlier at 11am. The 'Stop fascist Britain First' protest will take place in Victoria Square from 11am until 4pm. A summary of the counter-protest said: 'On Saturday 20 June, the far right hate group Britain First plans to bring its message to Birmingham calling for "Remigration and mass deportations". The united march in London on 16 May outnumbered the far right, we can do the same in Birmingham. We need to rally in large numbers in a peaceful demonstration to show that we are the majority. We reject the politics of racism, hate and division. Our city is proudly diverse, built by working class people, black, white, brown, local people and migrants from all over the world. The real causes of hardship — low pay, crumbling public services, unaffordable housing, high energy bills — come from a broken system owned and managed by the rich who make us pay for their failures. We have a strong tradition of defeating racist and fascist groups — from the National Front to the BNP to the EDL, the Football Lads Alliance and more. The threat from the far right is now greater than ever but we've mobilised before, many times and we'll keep doing it.'"

  • Phice: http://192.168.178.20:5001/birmingham.live/posts/1480804364089671

Post 2 — Shorter summary of route info:

"On Saturday (June 20), Britain First will visit Birmingham for a rally in the city centre. The far-right group cited the death of Henry Nowak and the attempted beheading in Belfast as reasons for inciting 'political action'. Britain First's impending arrival in the city centre was immediately met with backlash and a counter-protest scheduled on the same day."

  • Phice: http://192.168.178.20:5001/birmingham.live/posts/1479790760857698

Post 3 — Police statement (West Midlands Police):

"West Midlands Police issued a statement after reports of another counter-protest ahead of a Britain First demo this weekend. On Saturday (June 20), the far-right group will meet midday outside New Street Station. A confirmed counter-protest will take place at 11am in Victoria Square with a police presence expected in the city."

  • Phice: http://192.168.178.20:5001/birmingham.live/posts/1479956134174494

Known Associations

Auto-generated from cross-references in this archive.

  • Paul Golding — 4 mentions · tagged
  • Billy Moore — 2 mentions
  • English Ned — 2 mentions
  • Kai Cunningham — 1 mention

Tags

  • anti-immigration
  • billy-moore
  • britain-first
  • english-ned
  • event
  • far-right
  • midlands
  • nationalist
  • paul-golding

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