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Equity calls on Manchester City Council to ensure Pride performers are paid

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Equity calls on Manchester City Council to ensure Pride performers are paid

With six weeks to go until Manchester Village Pride, performing arts union Equity is calling on Manchester City Council to ensure that performers out of pocket from last year’s Manchester Pride collapse get the pay due for their work. Pride takes place from 28-31 August this year under a new Community Interest Company rooted in Manchester’s Gay Village. This follows the collapse of Manchester Pride in 2025. The new Manchester Village Pride event will be one of the first Pride events to operate on a union agreement, after Equity and Manchester Village Pride signed a house agreement for minimum terms and…

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Whittome calls for β€˜safe and legal’ asylum routes for Sudan and Eritrea

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Whittome calls for β€˜safe and legal’ asylum routes for Sudan and Eritrea

On 15 July, Labour MP Nadia Whittome posted an impassioned plea to social media, urging the UK government to establish safe, legal routes for Eritrean and Sudanese asylum seekers to come to the UK. Currently, and in contrast to similarly war-torn Ukraine, no specific refugee initiatives target those fleeing the two countries. Whittome accompanied the post with a video of herself speaking during the second reading of Labour’s Immigration and Asylum Bill. Voting against the racist policy, she argued that the bill would “punish those seeking sanctuary” and “weaken vital protections” for people fleeing persecution. ‘Safe and legal routes’? On 15…

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12 July carnival of hate and destruction ends with calls for change

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12 July carnival of hate and destruction ends with calls for change

Another 12 July commemoration has now passed in the north of Ireland, leaving behind a trail of bile, death, pollution and charred remains of homes. The yearly knuckle-dragging is a sectarian festival marking the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, in which Protestant king, William III, defeated Catholic king, James II. The hate-fest lasted longer than usual, with bonfire groups lighting some pyres on 9 July, and parades not taking place until 13 July due to 12 July falling on a Sunday this year. The first major disgrace was the Moygashel Bonfire Association’s torching of a replica mosque. Deputy leader of…

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Mothin Ali calls Burnham a β€˜coward’ over Gaza genocide stance

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Mothin Ali calls Burnham a β€˜coward’ over Gaza genocide stance

On 9 July, Andy Burnham issued a statement regarding ‘Labour’s stance on Gaza‘. In it, our incoming PM refused to call Israel’s actions a genocide, and did little to differentiate his position from that of Keir Starmer. Accordingly, Canary writer Joe Glenton described the statement as “milquetoast sop“. And he wasn’t the only one to notice Burnham is trying to pull the wool over our eyes: @andyburnham is a coward. He apologised for the position this Labour Government has taken on Palestine but He won’t call it a Genocide, he hides behind international law. He won’t commit to Sanctioning Israel.He won’t…

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As Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s life is in β€œimmediate danger” UN inquiry commission calls for Gaza doctor’s release

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As Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s life is in β€œimmediate danger” UN inquiry commission calls for Gaza doctor’s release

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, 52, paediatrician and director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, has been imprisoned without charge since 27 December 2024. The Israeli occupation has beaten and tortured him, and kept him in solitary confinement on a regular basis. Now the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has called for the Israeli occupation to release him, saying it is deeply concerned by reports of his treatment while in detention. Calls for “Immediate release” of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on the #oPt calls on Israel to "release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya,…

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Carol Vorderman facing resounding calls to stand against Farage in Clacton to challenge Reform UK

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Carol Vorderman facing resounding calls to stand against Farage in Clacton to challenge Reform UK

Calls are growing across social media for progressive Carol Vorderman to take on Nigel Farage in the upcoming Clacton by-election. The by-election was sparked after the Reform UK leader quit his seat while facing scrutiny over millions in donations that should have been declared. The standards commissioner is still investigating him, bankers reportedly raised concerns over possible money laundering, and now Farage has triggered another by-election. Coincidence? We think not. Whatever the motive, Farage is clearly backing himself to stroll straight back into Westminster. However, his only competition currently is Count Binface and Laurence Fox, which has led many to see…

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Hannah Spencer calls out Farage’s abysmal Parliamentary record

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Hannah Spencer calls out Farage’s abysmal Parliamentary record

Green Party MP Hannah Spencer has called out Nigel Farage for his abysmal parliamentary record: "He's very rarely in the constituency, he's very rarely in parliament. There was months when he didn't vote. It's called not doing your job!" Hannah Spencer nails it. Nigel Farage doesn't even do the job his constituents elected him to do. And then there's the money… pic.twitter.com/hvZrpHUjDw — Bradford Green Party (@bradfordgreens) July 8, 2026 Hannah Spencer β€” Where’s Nigel? Referencing Farage’s ongoing financial scandals, Spencer said: The money… is one thing, but we also need to talk about the fact he’s an MP that was…

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Polanski calls out Tommy Robinson’s homophobic tirade

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Polanski calls out Tommy Robinson’s homophobic tirade

On 4 July, Zack Polanski called out politicians who ‘dance at Pride’ only to oppose LGBTQ+ rights: Pride is a protest. And there's a lot to protest. https://t.co/oUrUOZswlX — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) July 4, 2026 The tiny street fascist Tommy Robinson is among those who criticised Polanski.Β In turn, Robinson has drawn fresh attention to his own past. Polanski β€” “Pride is a protest” Writing for theΒ Independent, Polanski said: From the outside, Pride can often look like one big party. Rainbow flags, face paint, fabulous outfits and a bit of a disco. And as someone who enjoys a dance, there’s nothing wrong…

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Mothin Ali calls Lloyds debanking the Canary an β€˜attack on democracy’

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Mothin Ali calls Lloyds debanking the Canary an β€˜attack on democracy’

As we reported on Tuesday 30 June, Lloyds have debanked theΒ Canary. Few politicians have acknowledged the issue, but the Greens’ Mothin Ali has now spoken out: Debanking a news outlet is a direct attack on democracy! https://t.co/OM0rfr65i2 — Mothin Ali (@MothinAli) July 2, 2026 Canary debanked We reported on 30 June that: Lloyds has not explained why it has taken this action. Despite multiple communications from us, the bank has not been forthcoming with its reasoning. The Canary is now in a financially precarious situation. We do not know when our money that Lloyds is holding will be returned. Moreover, we…

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Polanski calls out Burnham’s β€˜more of the same’ migration plan

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Polanski calls out Burnham’s β€˜more of the same’ migration plan

According to the Times, Andy Burnham is going to keep Shabana Mahmood as the home secretary if he becomes PM. Given that this would be the most ‘more of the same’ possible, it’s understandable Zack Polanski has said the following: The architect of Labour’s cruel plans on settled status and persecution of free speech and protest stays in place. More of the same. Only the Greens can take on failing Labour in Greater Manchester.https://t.co/AG52NPwyAS — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) June 19, 2026 Polanski vs Burnham According to theΒ Times: Burnham has not handed out any formal offers of future cabinet jobs and his…

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Araghchi calls out Israel’s determination to collapse US-Iran deal

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Araghchi calls out Israel’s determination to collapse US-Iran deal

Iranian foreign minister Sayed Abbas Araghchi has taken direct aim at genocidal Israel’s determination to collapse the newly-signed ‘memorandum of understanding‘ for an eventual end to the US-Israel war of aggression on Iran. Araghchi quoted a comment posted today, 19 June 2026, by fascist Israeli ‘security’ minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. In it, Ben-Gvir threatened to kill a thousand Lebanese children for every invading Israeli soldier killed by Lebanese resistance. And Araghchi pointed that this was not just a “rant by a random genocidal lunatic”β€” with which Israel’s supporters abound. Instead, it is a “public post by the national security minister of the…

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Polanski calls out Labour plan for β€˜more gambling, more addiction, more devastation’

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Polanski calls out Labour plan for β€˜more gambling, more addiction, more devastation’

Labour’s gambling minister has said she’d like to see the industry “grow.” This provoked criticism, because the gambling sector has profited by preying on those who are most vulnerable to addiction. Among said critics is Green Party leader, Zack Polanski: Labour’s plan for growth More gambling, more addiction, more devastation to household finances. Utter shambles. pic.twitter.com/tCoQek9TdF — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) June 18, 2026 Growth Baroness Fiona Twycross made the comments in a Lords’ committee, where she said: It’s a regulated licensed sector we would like to see grow. Twycross was talking about it growing in opposition to the illegal gambling sector.…

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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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Green Party calls out Streeting’s β€˜illiterate’ energy plan

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Green Party calls out Streeting’s β€˜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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Eslamdoust faction calls police to remove TSSA president from conference, then suspends

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Eslamdoust faction calls police to remove TSSA president from conference, then suspends

The faction supporting the TSSA rail union’s deeply unpopular general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust has called police to remove the union’s president from the chair of its annual conference. Former TSSA assistant general secretary broke the news on his social media feeds: Unbelievably, the @TSSAunion Executive Committee has tried to remove the President from Annual Conference in contravention of the Rules, and he has refused to leave the chair. So the Police have been called!!! β€” Steve Coe (@stevecoe1057) June 13, 2026 When police refused to intervene in a civil dispute, the rail union then found a pretext to suspend Adam Wilson…

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Israel strikes Beirut after Smotrich calls for entire suburb to be flattened

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Israel strikes Beirut after Smotrich calls for entire suburb to be flattened

Israel has struck the Dahiya area of Beirut, after Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s finance minister, called for the IOF to flatten the suburb. Israeli terrorists just attacked southern suburb of Beirut. As usual, before any ceasefire gakes place, they do their worst to sabotage it, as it is a main goal for them to continue this genocide agaisnt our people. No details abiut casualties yet. Last strike on Dahiyeh 2 weeks… pic.twitter.com/rzjkLEa8qq β€” Hadi Hoteit | Ω‡Ψ§Ψ―ΩŠ حطيط (@HadiHtt) June 14, 2026 This was in response to Hezbollah drones striking an illegal Israeli military zone in the Northern occupied Palestinian territories early…

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Reform aghast as Spencer calls them β€˜grubby’ in parliament

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Reform aghast as Spencer calls them β€˜grubby’ in parliament

On 11 June, Hannah Spencer caused quite the commotion in parliament for vocalising a popular-held sentiment about Reform UK. Here’s what went down: "There's plenty of dirty grubbiness behind me." Look at their faces. Well said Hannah. #PMQs pic.twitter.com/9oD2OrP4KR — Oliver (@OWS1892) June 10, 2026 Presumably, that’s ‘dirty’ to the left of her and ‘grubby’ to the right. But what did Spencer say exactly? It’s a filthy job The offending comment in full was: Running a business as a plumber, I was well used to dealing with dirty grubbiness, and there is still plenty of that dirty grubbiness behind me. Given…

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Genocidal Ben-Gvir calls Lebanon ceasefire a β€˜serious mistake’

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Genocidal Ben-Gvir calls Lebanon ceasefire a β€˜serious mistake’

Israel’s minister of national security and genocide fanatic, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called the potential ceasefire with Lebanon a ‘serious mistake’. Importantly, the ceasefire would effectively surrender Southern Lebanon to Israel, with zero promise from Israel to stop attacking. Obviously, Hezbollah has declined the offer. So the β€œceasefire” would effectively cede southern Lebanon to Israel without any promise by Israel to stop attacking. Hezbollah has declined this offer. https://t.co/RLXooXsPYb β€” Ryan Grim (@ryangrim) June 4, 2026 Israeli terrorists Israel Katz, Israel’s Defence Minister, said the U.S.-brokered Lebanon ceasefire declaration includes: an unequivocal statement on the disarmament of Hezbollah, the removal of Hezbollah…

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RMT calls for insourcing of all railway staff following Thameslink nationalisation

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RMT calls for insourcing of all railway staff following Thameslink nationalisation

Rail union RMT is demanding all Govia Thameslink Railway staff be brought into direct employment after the train company became the latest to be brought under public control. The union has been campaigning for all elements of the railway to come into public ownership. And it has welcomed the commitment by the government to launch Great British Railways with track and train all nationalised. However, private contractors will continue to employ thousands of workers. These include: Cleaners. Gate line staff. Security staff. Infrastructure maintenance, renewal and engineering workers. This is despite the Labour government’s commitment to undertake the biggest wave of…

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Polanski calls out the back door between the AI industry and the Labour government

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Polanski calls out the back door between the AI industry and the Labour government

Green leader Zack Polanski has published a letter calling out ex-Labour leader Tony Blair’s links to the atificial intelligence (AI) industry and government. The news comes after war criminal Blair published an essay, via his Tony Blair Institute (TBI) think tank, calling for Labour to essentially shape all future policy around AI. Of course, this policy recommendation has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that Larry Ellison gave Β£250m to the TBI. Ellison just happens to be the CEO of AI-specialist company Oracle. He’s also a good buddy of Donald Trump, at whose feet Blair all but worshipped in his…

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