Umer Khalid & The Brize Norton Five: A Mother's Story

Inside Keir Starmer’s War on Solidarity with Palestine

Muhammad Umer Khalid is a 22-year-old political activist from Stockport currently held on remand at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in London. He is one of the defendants known as the "Brize Norton 6" facing charges related to a break-in at the UK's largest airbase, RAF Brize Norton.

Following his detention and the British government's subsequent proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, Khalid became a prominent figure in prison protests.

Palestine Deep Dive travels to meet his mother, Shabana Khalid, who reflects on Umer's childhood, his unwavering sense of justice, and the values that shaped him into the person he is today. She also recounts the challenges her family has faced during Umer's imprisonment, including concerns about his health, restrictions on communication, and the pain that comes with prolonged separation.

Producers: Pablo Navarrete & Dhruv Haria
Journalist: Matt Kennard
DOP / Cameraman: Sean Lovell
Editor: Dhruv Haria