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Minister deploys ‘homophobic innuendo’ to defend Palestine Action ban

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Minister deploys ‘homophobic innuendo’ to defend Palestine Action ban

On 15 June, we reported that Labour minister Mike Tapp was gloating about the decision to maintain Palestine Action’s ‘terrorist’ proscription. A day later, we reported he was trying to ensnare Zack Polanski into saying he supports Palestine Action – something which would have landed him with a lengthy prison sentence. In other words, he’s a nasty piece of work. And the nastiness has only continued: Grow up. Homophobic innuendo isn’t going to get you out of this one. Neither is pretending you’re a victim of antisemitism, which you conflate with opposing genocide. You’re a government minister trying to get your…

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Climate action could sway half of young voters in the UK

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Climate action could sway half of young voters in the UK

Half of young people under 34 in the UK say they would be more likely to vote for a government that upholds the UK’s climate commitments. This is a finding of new research by Kantar for the Fairtrade Foundation. Fairtrade is warning that climate change is putting everyday staples under growing pressure and threatening the livelihoods of the next generation of farmers. Ahead of London Climate Action Week, the charity is launching Fair on the Planet, the second moment in its 2026 Do It Fair campaign. It’ll highlight how farmers growing products such as coffee, tea, cocoa and bananas are already facing…

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The scourge of online misogyny and racism fuels calls for regulation

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The scourge of online misogyny and racism fuels calls for regulation

A recent report by children’s charity Barnardo’s lays bare the scale of misogyny in the UK. Polling 4,000 young people, its shows how misogyny and targeted racism have flourished on social media platforms. As a result, the report found that these attitudes have dangerously become more ‘commonplace’ among offline. Against this backdrop, British PM Keir Starmer announced yesterday a social media ban will come into effect next year, restricting access for under-16s. Nevertheless, will still be able to circumvent the ban using VPNs. This means use of Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X, by young people will likely continue. Lauren…

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Palestinian prisoner dies in notorious Israeli prison

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Palestinian prisoner dies in notorious Israeli prison

Imad Sarhan, 48, was a Palestinian who had been imprisoned for almost 25 years by the Israeli occupation before his death on 14 June. The late Sarhan suffered from a heart attack whilst in the high security Gilboa prison. Repeated tortured in Israeli custody He was abducted from his home in Haifa, on 15 October 2001, and sentenced to life imprisonment plus 10 years. From his first day in prison, until the day he died, he underwent severe and systematic interrogation and torture sessions. He was also subjected to deliberate medical neglect, and regularly kept in solitary confinement, once for a…

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Starmer tries charm offensive to avoid trump tantrum over social media ban

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Starmer tries charm offensive to avoid trump tantrum over social media ban

Ministers in Starmer’s government have apparently been hard at work lobbying the US President over fears. They worry they will see a backlash over the announced under-16s social media ban. Rather than asking the billionaire owners of Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube to protect children and restrict harmful content for all users, our government is instead choosing to cut off access for the most vulnerable in society. In fact, Starmer is now heading to the G7 Summit to meet the President. He will no doubt try to win favour with Trump. This signals another futile move by Labour to…

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Environment secretary writes to Ofwat calling out Thames Water deal

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Environment secretary writes to Ofwat calling out Thames Water deal

Thames Water is now even closer to temporary nationalisation after the government objected to a £10bn rescue proposal from its creditors. Ofwat, the UK water regulator, is also feeling the heat, after Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds penned a letter to the watchdog criticising the lenders’ offering. She warns it would fail both the environment and customers. ‘A holiday from the rules’ Thames Water has teetered on the edge of ruin for several years, at this point. It’s currently buried under £20bn in debt, and has faced record fines for dumping untreated sewage into England’s waterways. The company will run out of…

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Brighton fascists try to fake respectability, whilst hiding the extreme violent reality

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Brighton fascists try to fake respectability, whilst hiding the extreme violent reality

Brighton stood up against far-right intimidation on 13 June 2026 as thousands of anti-fascists massively outnumbered a South East Patriots march. The Carnival Against Fascism mobilisation was stunning to see, and blocked the racist scumbags at every single turn. Wandering around with the far-right, I observed an obvious disconnect between the far-right’s public branding and the unfiltered racism of its members. In short, brighton proved its resilience and commitment to standing up to hate. The performance of innocence The South East Patriots tried so hard to project a respectable public image for the cameras. I struggled to get myself into their…

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PSC’s Jamal demands apology from Board of Deputies

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PSC’s Jamal demands apology from Board of Deputies

Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) director Ben Jamal has demanded an apology and retraction from Israel lobby group Board of Deputies (BOD) for its smears against anti-apartheid protesters. The BOD (like the Met Police) had attacked Jewish activists protesting outside a London synagogue hosting the sale of stolen Palestinian land — a reference to Israel’s illegal settlements — but the BOD brazenly denied the event was selling stolen land. Marketing stolen land But it was selling stolen land. This is a fact that even corporate state media has now been forced to acknowledge. This should surprise no one paying attention. Moreover, Israeli…

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Yemen at the heart of Israel’s push for a military foothold in Somaliland

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Yemen at the heart of Israel’s push for a military foothold in Somaliland

Israel’s alliance with Somaliland is gathering steam. The settler-state appears is expanding its military footprint in the region and, as diplomatic relations grow closer than ever, Israel seems likely to  get what it wants. On 13 June, Drop Site News reported that in an unprecedented display of support, the Muslim-majority nation witnessed “the public waving of Israeli flags—not in protest, but celebration.” They added that: Videos shared on social media from Somaliland’s day of independence on May 18 showed Israelis dancing in the streets of Hargeisa alongside locals, with blue and white stars of David flying beside Somaliland’s red, white, and…

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Campaigners warn Starmer’s social media ban will harm disabled kids

Campaigners warn Starmer’s social media ban will harm disabled kids

Charities and campaigners have warned that Keir Starmer’s plan to ban under-16s from social media will isolate disabled and LGBTQ+ children. This week, Labour prime minister announced new legislation to stop children from accessing apps like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube. The ban will take effect in Spring 2027 and restrict livestreams and ‘stranger communication’ for children, including on gaming sites. The ban won’t help any kids There are already concerns that, without regulating the tech companies, this will do very little to protect children from the dangers of the internet and punish them instead. The Canary’s Maddison Wheeldon argues that:…

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Only the Green Party commits to Makerfield public ownership pledges

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Only the Green Party commits to Makerfield public ownership pledges

Only the Green Party has responded to a Makerfield public ownership pledge launched today, explaining which local public services they would take back if elected. Andy Burnham has not clarified his position, despite his critique of privatisation in recent weeks. Campaign group We Own It asked the six main Makerfield candidates for their positions on public ownership of water, energy and buses, as well as a local BlackRock deal with Greater Manchester Pension Fund to buy up GP surgeries. Nearly 10,000 emails have been sent to the candidates over the weekend to put pressure on them to reveal their policies. This…

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Hunt activities at elite school exposed after illegal hare killing

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Hunt activities at elite school exposed after illegal hare killing

A prestigious private school full of rich kids is facing backlash after its huntsman admitted to an illegal wildlife murder. Done footage captured the controversial hunt as Stowe Beagles were seen tracking and ripping apart a European Brown Hare. It then shows members of the elite Buckinghamshire boarding school congratulating each other on the kill. We, the public, only have until 18 June to back a total ban on the trail hunting — that’s when the government consultation closes. It is our last chance to close this legal loophole for good and stop these senseless killings. Blood sports for posh schoolboys…

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Book Review: Outlasting the War on Terror in Iraq

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Book Review: Outlasting the War on Terror in Iraq

The War on Terror has claimed countless Iraqi lives and left social systems irreparably fractured. The lasting injury is the subject of anthropologist Kali Rubaii’s debut book, Resurgency: Outlasting the War on Terror. Few studies have captured in such depth the ways Anbaris’ react, respond and heal from “war-induced social and ecological collapse.” Rubaii’s journey began in Fallujah a decade prior, supporting local hospitals through transnational solidarity work. She returned in subsequent years. Moreover, she came to form close relations with displaced Anbari farmers. After the guns go silent The portrait of Fallujah isn’t the city caricatured as the launchpad of…

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Green Party calls out Streeting’s ‘illiterate’ energy plan

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Green Party calls out Streeting’s ‘illiterate’ energy plan

The Labour politicians looking to replace Keir Starmer have been talking about expanding drilling in the North Sea: among said politicians is Wes Streeting. In response, Green Party deputy Rachel Millward has described his plan as “environmentally reckless and economically illiterate”. Reckless Streeting As we reported, Streeting said the following about drilling in the North Sea: Yes. I think that’s probably where Ed [Miliband] will get to. When he makes a decision, I’d be surprised if that wasn’t the case. The granting of those licences will not necessarily translate into cheaper bills, but it will translate into higher tax receipts The…

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FIFA clears VAR official of racism after concern over hand gesture

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FIFA clears VAR official of racism after concern over hand gesture

A few seconds of television coverage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup turned into an issue that sparked widespread controversy in sporting and media circles. Australian VAR official Sean Evans was seen making a controversial hand gesture ahead of the match between Germany and Curaçao. As the Canary previously reported, Evans was seen to have: briefly formed an “OK” gesture with his right hand near his leg, a symbol that has been co‑opted by white extremist groups.  The gesture was quick, but it was enough to trigger immediate concern from FIFA’s anti‑discrimination unit, which monitors all matches for offensive behaviour. The monitor…

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Israel’s illegal war against Lebanon leaves 250k without proof they owned their destroyed homes

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Israel’s illegal war against Lebanon leaves 250k without proof they owned their destroyed homes

As Israel’s brutal expansionist campaign in Lebanon continues with absolute impunity, Lebanese officials warn the destruction could leave up to 250,000 people unable to prove they own homes that have been – or will likely soon be – demolished. Aerial imagery over Bint Jbeil has fuelled this growing alarm, appearing to show the destruction of sites holding civil records and land deeds – effectively erasing “the paper infrastructure of a city’s legal existence.” The Intercept report that the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) targeted attacks have left Bint Jbeil without a notary. Government buildings have been razed to the ground, and Lebanese…

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Unison gen-sec: Labour is ushering in fascist Reform UK

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Unison gen-sec: Labour is ushering in fascist Reform UK

Andrea Egan, who took over in January as general secretary of Unison, has said that the Starmer government is ushering far-right Reform UK into power. The comments come as Unison’s annual conference begins today. Left-winger Egan ousted Christine McAnea in a vote of Unison members. McAnea had long been accused of prioritising the Labour right’s manoeuvres over the interests and democracy of Unison members. This week’s conference is Egan’s first in her new role. In an interview with the BBC’s Iain Watson, she said that the union had been a “sleeping giant” that had been “subservient” to Starmer’s Labour for far…

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Democrat Newsom accuses Trump regime of lawfare

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Democrat Newsom accuses Trump regime of lawfare

Gavin Newsom is the Democrat governor of California and since Donald Trump returned to the White House, he’s made a reputation for himself by aping the posting style of the president. And now, he’s accusing Trump of using lawfare tactics to intimidate him: Trump makes Newsom a target. Newsom sees a launchpad. https://t.co/MWAwpzOf5M — POLITICO (@politico) June 16, 2026 Trump and Newsom battle The following is an example of Newsom ridiculing Trump by mimicking his posting style: DONALD “TACO” TRUMP, AS MANY CALL HIM, “MISSED” THE DEADLINE!!! CALIFORNIA WILL NOW DRAW NEW, MORE “BEAUTIFUL MAPS,” THEY WILL BE HISTORIC AS THEY…

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UN says drones killed over 1000 people in Sudan civil war in 2026

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UN says drones killed over 1000 people in Sudan civil war in 2026

The United Nations (UN) has said that over 1000 people have been killed by drones in Sudan in 2026. Both the Sudanese state military and the UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces militia use drones. The three-year old war has displaced millions and killed thousands. UN human rights chief Volker Turk said: We are seeing a global shift in how war is waged. The UN has warned for many years against the development of lethal autonomous weapons. This reality is now upon us. Adding that: Relentless drone attacks have caused mass casualties and terrorized civilians. Turk was speaking at a UN event in…

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Oxford debate with Tommy Robinson and assorted scum to go ahead

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Oxford debate with Tommy Robinson and assorted scum to go ahead

The Oxford Union Society (OUS) is set to go ahead with its postponed debate featuring notorious racists Tommy Robinson, Laurence Fox, and Jacob Rees-Mogg. And, that’s in spite of urging to the contrary from community leaders and campaign groups. The OSU, though independent from the University of Oxford, draws much of its membership from the university. On 17 June, it’s set to debate the motion: This House Believes the West is right to be Suspicious of Islam The debate was originally scheduled for 28 May. However, it was postponed after public outcry over Robinson’s presence, in particular. Tommy Robinson is just…

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