Photograph of young woman becomes symbol of city standing up to far-right group English Defence League during demonstrationA photograph showing a young woman smiling bemusedly at an incensed English Defence League protester has been widely shared as a symbol of Birmingham’s defiance in the face of the far right. The image, which has been shared thousands of times on social media, was captured during a demonstration by the far-right group in Birmingham city centre on Saturday. It shows a man, wearing an EDL T-shirt, staring into the eyes of the young woman, who is looking back at him unfazed. Far-right demonstration falls flat as only 300 turn up to London march Read moreThe woman pictured has been identified as Saffiyah Khan, a Birmingham resident. The EDL demonstration attracted around 100 people, and was condemned by Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative leaders of Birmingham city council, who said the group was not and never would be welcome in their city.

Source: The Guardian April 09, 2017 17:52 UTC