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Scotland just banned glue traps. So why is England trailing behind?

Post author:Antifabot
Post published:2 July 2026
Post last modified:3 July 2026

Scotland completely banned rodent glue traps on Wednesday 1 July 2026. But this stunning animal rights victory only exposes the lethal loopholes that still exist in England. Once more, we are dragging our feet on yet more animal rights laws. The Westminster cabal passed a partial ban in 2024, but it left a gaping hole. These inhumane and torturous traps remain widely available for literally pennies in independent British shops and huge online marketplaces. Glue traps — Indiscriminate cruelty I don’t know if you’ve ever seen a glue trap. They’re vile, disgusting little cardboard or plastic sheets, coated in incredibly strong…

Starmer has banned kids from social media instead of reining in capitalist big tech

Post author:Maddison Wheeldon
Post published:15 June 2026
Post last modified:15 June 2026

PM Keir Starmer has announced a social media ban for under-16s which will prevent access to apps like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Taking inspiration from Australia, the UK will introduce a similar ban to take effect from Spring 2027. However, the government will go further by restricting livestream and ‘stranger communication’ for children including on gaming sites. In his address, Starmer stated: All I’ve ever wanted for my own children, hand on heart, is for them to be happy and for them to be safe, I think that’s what any parent wants. BREAKING: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer…

West Ham co-owner, nicknamed ‘Sultan of Sleaze’, banned from being alone with women and girls

Post author:Maddison Wheeldon
Post published:10 June 2026
Post last modified:10 June 2026

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual abuse and harrassment The billionaire co-owner of West Ham Football Club, David Sullivan, resigned on Saturday ahead of a joint BBC and Times investigation alleging he’s a sexual predator. The Panorama documentary broadcasts allegations made by several women that Sullivan abused his position of power and influence to prey on women for sex. Since 2023, officials have banned Sullivan from being alone with members of the women’s and youth teams. An investigation uncovered concerns serious enough to prompt safeguarding restrictions around female players. The porn tycoon has insisted this was not a “disciplinary…

OU debate proceeds tonight with banned anti-genocide speakers attending virtually

Post author:Skwawkbox
Post published:6 June 2026
Post last modified:9 June 2026

The Oxford Union (OU) has announced that its planned debate will proceed tonight, 6 June 2026, at 6pm. The two invited speakers banned by Keir Starmer for speaking against Israel’s genocide will participate virtually: The event will be held in our Chamber on the 6th of June, at 6 pm BST. Both speakers will be attending virtually. pic.twitter.com/cCPTq9TXlm — Oxford Union (@OxfordUnion) June 5, 2026 Oxford Union censorship concerns The OU has not yet published a link for the debate, but usually streams debates on its YouTube channel. However, it is currently being sued by Palestinian-American writer Susan Abulhawa for deleting…

Cenk Uygur banned by UK for criticising Israel, anti-genocide host says

Post author:Ed Sykes
Post published:1 June 2026
Post last modified:9 June 2026

The Home Office has banned left-wing commentator and TV host, Cenk Uygur, from entering the UK, on Israel’s behalf. He is a vocal critic of pro-Israel influence over Western governments. Cenk Uygur has highlighted the irony of the UK ban over X. He said: if I had said that the Israeli government controls the British government so thoroughly that they’ll ban someone from coming to the UK just for criticizing Israel, they would have said that was an antisemitic statement. The commentator noted that he was banned not for any views or opinions he’s expressed about the UK. Uygur argued that…