A huge thank you to the BLFF team on the day, Katherine Blair , Oscar, Jenny Richards, Noel Cook and my mum Ronni Hartley.
From my perspective the whole day ran very smoothly. Set up and break down were slick and in between the team were focused and on point all day.
I've never had a skeleton crew with so much muscle.
Well done to Joey Yousef and Martin Whitehouse for another great day in Birmingham
Roughly 800 light papers and leaflets were distributed at the 5 ways island by the Midlands Activists and roughly another 400 papers and 800 of our digital ID leaflet along with 125 of our farmer's leaflet at the hub in chamberlain square.
If you would like to support British Lions For Freedom and help cover the costs that come with what we do and would like to make a donation our details are provided below
Your contribution no matter how big or small is much needed and always greatly appreciated.
VERONICA HARTLEY
41329589
01 05 63
From my perspective the whole day ran very smoothly. Set up and break down were slick and in between the team were focused and on point all day.
I've never had a skeleton crew with so much muscle.
Well done to Joey Yousef and Martin Whitehouse for another great day in Birmingham
Roughly 800 light papers and leaflets were distributed at the 5 ways island by the Midlands Activists and roughly another 400 papers and 800 of our digital ID leaflet along with 125 of our farmer's leaflet at the hub in chamberlain square.
If you would like to support British Lions For Freedom and help cover the costs that come with what we do and would like to make a donation our details are provided below
Your contribution no matter how big or small is much needed and always greatly appreciated.
VERONICA HARTLEY
41329589
01 05 63
I Just wanted to wish my team a very happy new year and to say thank you for of their hard work, commitment and professionalism they've brought to British Lions For Freedom in the last year.
I could not do much without them and I could not achieve what I want with BLFF without a strong, passionate, reliable and dedicated team.
I'm mapping out the road ahead for us now in 2026 including one crucial date later in the year you will not want to miss 🤯
I'd also like to thank members of the team for their loyalty and understanding in some of the most challenging times for me personally especially in the last few weeks. They know who they are 🙏
Personally I can do alot better and have alot more to give and will continue to strive to do so!
NEW YEAR - SAME MISSION
OUR NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION IN 2026
GO BIGGER
GO HARDER
REACH HIGHER
GET BETTER
GROW STRONGER
🔥🦁❤️
I could not do much without them and I could not achieve what I want with BLFF without a strong, passionate, reliable and dedicated team.
I'm mapping out the road ahead for us now in 2026 including one crucial date later in the year you will not want to miss 🤯
I'd also like to thank members of the team for their loyalty and understanding in some of the most challenging times for me personally especially in the last few weeks. They know who they are 🙏
Personally I can do alot better and have alot more to give and will continue to strive to do so!
NEW YEAR - SAME MISSION
OUR NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION IN 2026
GO BIGGER
GO HARDER
REACH HIGHER
GET BETTER
GROW STRONGER
🔥🦁❤️
The street doesn’t need a login.
The street doesn’t need approval.
The street can’t be deplatformed.
Social media may feel powerful to some,for now..
But only while access is granted
Because when the terms change
When dissent violates policy
When your account disappears with a notification
What then?
Where do you speak?
Where do you organise?
Where do you resist?
If your entire opposition exists
inside the system you’re opposing,
then it isn’t resistance
it’s permission.
And permission can be revoked.
& That’s Exactly Why It’s Time To Step Outside and join us
Birmingham Once a Month, Every Month.
(With Open mic ending)
Be Counted
Copied from Joey Yousef
The street doesn’t need approval.
The street can’t be deplatformed.
Social media may feel powerful to some,for now..
But only while access is granted
Because when the terms change
When dissent violates policy
When your account disappears with a notification
What then?
Where do you speak?
Where do you organise?
Where do you resist?
If your entire opposition exists
inside the system you’re opposing,
then it isn’t resistance
it’s permission.
And permission can be revoked.
& That’s Exactly Why It’s Time To Step Outside and join us
Birmingham Once a Month, Every Month.
(With Open mic ending)
Be Counted
Copied from Joey Yousef
“Really, You’ve Never Heard of Op Talla?”
Most people haven’t. That’s the point.
Here is what Operation Talla was and where the investigation now stands:
• Operation Talla was a UK-wide policing command structure, operating across all forces, established during Covid to ensure “national consistency”.
• It sat above local policing, feeding intelligence and decision-making into the Home Office and Cabinet Office via Gold Command.
• Under Talla, serious allegations of crime, including those supported by extensive evidence were diverted, re-categorised, or rejected, rather than investigated.
• In December 2021, the Metropolitan Police issued CRN 6029679/21 in response to a large, structured evidential submission alleging serious criminal conduct.
• Under law, the issuing of a CRN triggers a criminal investigation by operation of statute, not discretion.
• Yet under Operation Talla, officers were instructed, via NPCC-advised directives, to reject such reports and record them as intelligence or “Covid encounters” instead.
• We now know, through disclosure, that CRN 6029679/21 was referred by the MPS to the Directorate of Legal Services for oversight advice in relation to closure.
• Legal oversight does not attach to non-events.
• Sworn testimony to the UK Covid Inquiry contains contradictory accounts of when Talla began, who initiated it and how it operated - contradictions the Inquiry itself has not resolved.
• An internal Operation Talla Ethics Committee existed, shaping service delivery, yet operating entirely outside judicial scrutiny.
• Oversight bodies deferred. Courts were sidelined. Records were fragmented.
• None of this has been meaningfully investigated by the institutions involved. That is why our investigation now exists outside them.
This is not about opinion. It is about record, law and contradiction.
The archive is now complete.
The questions are live.
The silence is noted.
Most people haven’t. That’s the point.
Here is what Operation Talla was and where the investigation now stands:
• Operation Talla was a UK-wide policing command structure, operating across all forces, established during Covid to ensure “national consistency”.
• It sat above local policing, feeding intelligence and decision-making into the Home Office and Cabinet Office via Gold Command.
• Under Talla, serious allegations of crime, including those supported by extensive evidence were diverted, re-categorised, or rejected, rather than investigated.
• In December 2021, the Metropolitan Police issued CRN 6029679/21 in response to a large, structured evidential submission alleging serious criminal conduct.
• Under law, the issuing of a CRN triggers a criminal investigation by operation of statute, not discretion.
• Yet under Operation Talla, officers were instructed, via NPCC-advised directives, to reject such reports and record them as intelligence or “Covid encounters” instead.
• We now know, through disclosure, that CRN 6029679/21 was referred by the MPS to the Directorate of Legal Services for oversight advice in relation to closure.
• Legal oversight does not attach to non-events.
• Sworn testimony to the UK Covid Inquiry contains contradictory accounts of when Talla began, who initiated it and how it operated - contradictions the Inquiry itself has not resolved.
• An internal Operation Talla Ethics Committee existed, shaping service delivery, yet operating entirely outside judicial scrutiny.
• Oversight bodies deferred. Courts were sidelined. Records were fragmented.
• None of this has been meaningfully investigated by the institutions involved. That is why our investigation now exists outside them.
This is not about opinion. It is about record, law and contradiction.
The archive is now complete.
The questions are live.
The silence is noted.
Post 2/2 pre promo bio
If you can't attend personally then please share to support one of our own, Charlotte Akenhead. Such a genuine and decent girl who has appeared at stand in the light, who is risking so much and taking on so much responsibility and pressure to chase a dream that she in my opinion is destined to reach with her natural talent, passion and ambition.
Event bio:
Valentine’s Day Special with Paul Potts
A Night to Remember
Join us on Saturday 14th February at the iconic Winter Gardens Blackpool Opera House for an unforgettable Valentine’s celebration starring world‑famous tenor Paul Potts, accompanied by a full live orchestra and a lineup of exceptional guest artists.
Experience romantic classics, breathtaking performances, and the unmistakable voice that has inspired millions. Whether you’re celebrating with someone special or indulging in a night of musical magic, this is an evening designed to captivate and delight.
Charlotte Akenhead is a rising performer whose voice blends clarity, warmth, and an instinctive emotional touch. Earlier this year she appeared in Dubai before members of the royal family, a standout moment that highlighted her poise and natural command of the stage.
She trained at the Vocare Conservatório in Porto, where she honed a versatile technique that allows her to move easily between opera, concert repertoire, and more contemporary work. Her performances are marked by sincerity rather than showiness—she sings with the kind of honesty that draws people in.
Audiences and colleagues alike describe Charlotte as grounded, approachable, and genuinely lovely to work with. She brings a brightness to every project, both in voice and in spirit, making her one of the most engaging young artists to watch.
Tickets are available online now — secure your seats here:
https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/paulpottsvalentines
If you can't attend personally then please share to support one of our own, Charlotte Akenhead. Such a genuine and decent girl who has appeared at stand in the light, who is risking so much and taking on so much responsibility and pressure to chase a dream that she in my opinion is destined to reach with her natural talent, passion and ambition.
Event bio:
Valentine’s Day Special with Paul Potts
A Night to Remember
Join us on Saturday 14th February at the iconic Winter Gardens Blackpool Opera House for an unforgettable Valentine’s celebration starring world‑famous tenor Paul Potts, accompanied by a full live orchestra and a lineup of exceptional guest artists.
Experience romantic classics, breathtaking performances, and the unmistakable voice that has inspired millions. Whether you’re celebrating with someone special or indulging in a night of musical magic, this is an evening designed to captivate and delight.
Charlotte Akenhead is a rising performer whose voice blends clarity, warmth, and an instinctive emotional touch. Earlier this year she appeared in Dubai before members of the royal family, a standout moment that highlighted her poise and natural command of the stage.
She trained at the Vocare Conservatório in Porto, where she honed a versatile technique that allows her to move easily between opera, concert repertoire, and more contemporary work. Her performances are marked by sincerity rather than showiness—she sings with the kind of honesty that draws people in.
Audiences and colleagues alike describe Charlotte as grounded, approachable, and genuinely lovely to work with. She brings a brightness to every project, both in voice and in spirit, making her one of the most engaging young artists to watch.
Tickets are available online now — secure your seats here:
https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/paulpottsvalentines
TICKETFAIRY
Paul Potts & Guests, A Valentine's Special
Saturday, 14 February 2026 07:30 PM - Paul Potts & Guests: A Valentine’s Special – A Night to Remember
Winter Gardens Opera House, Blackpool
Saturday, 14 February 2026
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in unforgettable style with world-renowned tenor Paul Potts…
Winter Gardens Opera House, Blackpool
Saturday, 14 February 2026
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in unforgettable style with world-renowned tenor Paul Potts…