“Why is bankrupt Birmingham Council celebrating Pakistan’s independence while ignoring Falklands Day, an actual UK territory?“ This week, the Library of Birmingham is glowing green and white. A dazzling spectacle, if you enjoy fluorescent extravagance. But here’s the catch: it is all to mark the 77th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence while our own streets are … Continue reading Bankrupt Birmingham Council Lights Up for Pakistan While Local Residents Live in Ruin