Come what may, we're here to stay

'The book is brilliant and I'm so glad it's been written.'
Nish Kumar, comedian and co-host of Pod Save the UK

'These experiences and stories shaped my and my parents' lives, and those of millions of others. Now Taj Ali is recounting and updating them for a new era, one with many would-be Enoch Powells, high on cash and confidence. His book is pacy and imbued with personal commitment. At its heart is an insistence that race and class go together, that we are stronger together and that racism will flourish as long as we live in silos.'
Aditya Chakrabortty, Senior Economics Commentator, the Guardian

'A consequential recounting of a long and illustrious history of South Asian resistance and organising in Britain. It reminds us yet again of the vital importance of solidarity and alliances across race, religion and class in changing the world we share.'
Priyamvada Gopal, author of Insurgent Empire

'This is forgotten history that needs to be told as a matter of emergency.'
Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireland

'From the uprisings against racism in Southall to Grunwick and other seismic strikes of the 1970s, the history of the South Asian community in Britain teaches us the true meaning of class solidarity - and how to build alliances across race, religion and ethnicity. Confronting and uplifting in equal measure, this book is a vital corrective in British history from a leading voice in the anti-racist movement. Taj's wonderful writing teaches us that by learning from the past, we can build a better future.'
Jeremy Corbyn MP

'Ali's isn't a nostalgic trip down memory lane but an insightful account of community struggles and solidarities directly relevant to our current conjuncture. This book traces the transnational, class and gender-based nodes through which anti-racist struggles were fought and won, and whilst there is no blueprint that can be lifted from these accounts, there is rich learning to draw.'
Shabna Begum, CEO, The Runnymede Trust

'This is a British history - and one that should be better known across the nation.'
Kavita Puri, HistoryExtra

'Like all the great people's historians, Taj Ali has an eye for the past in the present. Cut from the same cloth as the rebels and radicals that inspired him, this fast-moving narrative captures the heartbeat and solidarity rhythms of South Asian working-class struggles across the centuries.'
Liz Fekete, Director, Institute for Race Relations

'This book is an inspirational guide in understanding the deep roots of South Asian activism in Britain. Whilst facing the dual but different threats from the far right, electorally by Reform UK and on the streets as fascists begin to escalate their violence, Ali's contribution is well-timed for the anti-racist movement to seek and analyse the lessons of the past.'
Zahid Rahman, Counterfire

'Taj Ali's account of what he terms "South Asian Resistance" is a vibrant counterpoint to Labour's "tough" talking on race. A community resisting, not content with being talked about, instead turning their objectification, or more often demonisation, into being the subjects, instruments of change. A history lesson that has every possible purchase not only on today but any kind of future worth looking forward to.'
Mark Perryman, Bella Caledonia

'For this is less a history book and more a vivid community memoir focused on ensuring that historical lessons can be applied to the here and now.'
Jenny Bourne, Race & Class