DWP controls media narrative ahead of DWP Timms PIP report, again

• Post author:Rachel Charlton-Dailey
• Post published:9 July 2026
• Post last modified:10 July 2026

The press has been ramping up its hatred of neurodivergent conditions again. Coincidentally, this was just days before the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) released the interim report for the Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP). DWP controlling narratives again The interim report was released this morning, and the Canary will bring you more analysis on that once we’ve digested all 74 pages of it.  If the Milburn Review report and the Neurodivergent conditions reports are anything to go by, it won’t yield the results the DWP wanted. Ahead of the Milburn Review, the media ran rolling, breaking news…

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Another mosque attack goes ignored by politicians & MSM

• Post author:Skwawkbox
• Post published:9 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

UK politicians and ‘mainstream’ media are ignoring yet another Islamophobic attack at a UK mosque. In the latest in a string of attacks treated with indifference by the establishment, an elderly man was assaulted and subjected to racist abuse outside Noor Ul Islam Mosque in the Leyton area of London. The victim was hospitalised by the attack. An intervention by other mosque-goers prevented the attack escalating further. A man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.  Mosque attack met with state-media indifference Keir Starmer and other government politicians did not even comment on the attack, let alone call a…

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Shameful Sinn Féin allow extension of F-35 warplane factory to proceed

• Post author:Robert Freeman
• Post published:9 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

In a move that reveals the party’s pro-Palestine sentiment to be entirely hollow, Sinn Féin have allowed an extension to a north of Ireland factory producing components for F-35 warplanes. So-called ‘Israel’ has used the jets extensively to murder civilians in its genocidal assault on Gaza. The factory in question is Moyola Precision Engineering in Castledawson, a village within Mid Ulster District Council (MUDC) boundaries. On 7 July, the council’s 16-member planning committee shamefully voted to permit the enlargement of the illegal factory. As might be expected by the region’s leading supporter of genocide, all five Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) councillors…

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Poll shows alarming support in north of Ireland for racist rioters

• Post author:Robert Freeman
• Post published:9 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

Research group More In Common (MiC) has published the shocking result of a poll showing that more than 1 in 6 of the north of Ireland’s population are unconcerned about racist rioters burning migrants out of their homes. Extent of racist attitudes in the north of Ireland MiC asked participants the following: In Belfast, some homes and businesses belonging to migrants have been set on fire or attacked. How concerned are you, if at all, about people being forced out of their homes or businesses in Northern Ireland because of their nationality or ethnic background? 13% of respondents said they were…

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Donald Trump’s cheating team lost and now he is being angry at NATO conference

• Post author:Joe Glenton
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:8 July 2026

US president Donald Trump has turned up to the NATO conference very angry. And we’re going to assume it is because his cheating national football team got rinsed 4–1 by a very average Belgium side. In fact, the president took the opportunity to basically slag off every country he could think of. So, like, four… Iran was high among them. Commenting on the current shaky truce with a country that just kicked his arse in a sit-down chat with NATO’s buffoonish chief Mark Rutte, Trump said: I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them any more. They’re scum.…

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US troops avoiding justice yet another reason to give American military bases the boot

• Post author:Joe Glenton
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:8 July 2026

US troops are avoiding justice for alleged crimes committed in the UK. And that is one more thing you can add to the long list of reasons US military colonies need to be kicked out of Britain. The Week reported on 8 July that two US military personnel had escaped proper justice for crimes committed in the UK. This was due to them being court-martialed under US military law, not in British courts. The outlet reported: Four women and a 16-year-old girl accused US airman Hannes Marschalek of indecent exposure in 2022, while he was stationed at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk,…

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

• Post author:Maddison Wheeldon
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

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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Health groups urge Burnham to scrap “deadly” NHS agreement with Trump to save over 200k lives

• Post author:Maddison Wheeldon
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:8 July 2026

19 health groups have co-authored a letter sent to new Makerfield MP and likely-PM Andy Burnham to urge him to scrap a terrible agreement made with Trump which could see almost 230k preventable deaths. The new deal will divert £44.7bn from essential health services to cover the cost of new medicines, which comes as a huge boon for greedy Big Pharma and a foreboding death knell for hundreds of thousands of British citizens. Academics from the University of York, Liverpool and Christchurch hospital in New Zealand have found that this level of reduction in NHS spending to foot the bill for…

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In a show of commitment to ceasefire, Hamas announces dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza

• Post author:Charlie Jaay
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

The Islamic Resistance Movement, also known as Hamas, has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007, following its takeover from the Palestinian Authority. Over the years, Hamas has established a range of governmental institutions responsible for providing public services, maintaining internal security and coordinating emergency responses during periods of conflict. Hamas has dissolved its civilian governing body in Gaza Among these institutions was the Government Emergency Committee. This has played a central role in coordinating humanitarian assistance, restoring essential services, managing civil defence efforts and supporting government ministries during times of crisis. The committee was intended to ensure continuity of governance and aid…

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Colombia’s Petro declares rigged presidential election invalid

• Post author:Skwawkbox
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:8 July 2026

Colombia’s left-wing president Gustavo Petro has declared the country’s recent presidential election illegitimate and de-recognised the election of far-right, US-allied Abelardo de la Espriella. De la Espriella has responded by saying that he is cancelling ‘transition arrangements. In June 2026, Petro condemned the hacking and tampering by Israeli and US organisations in voting and tally processes that were run by foreign ‘cybersecurity’ companies. He has reaffirmed that De la Espriella “did not win the elections”. De la Espriella is an eager supporter of Israel. Calling for the Colombian people to gather and march on the country’s 20 July Independence Day in…

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Keir Starmer in Ankara as NATO announces £37bn missile deal

• Post author:Joe Glenton
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

UK PM Keir Starmer was in Ankara on 7 July for a fraught NATO conference as the alliance announced a new £37bn missile deal. The major militarist project, known as Deep Precision Strike, is meant to protect Europe. The Turkey summit will be the outgoing Starmer’s last NATO conference. Anadolu Agency reported: The two-day meeting will focus on implementing defense spending commitments agreed at the 2025 summit, sustaining military support for Ukraine and expanding defense industrial production. The summit is taking place amid renewed debate over transatlantic burden-sharing and continued uncertainty over the Russia-Ukraine war. The BBC said the proposed system:…

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Hannah Spencer calls out Farage’s abysmal Parliamentary record

• Post author:Willem Moore
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

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 — 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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Anti-diversity narrative has apparently become mainstream view with thanks to rise of the far-right

• Post author:Maddison Wheeldon
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:8 July 2026

A new report written by a former government adviser on extremism has raised huge alarm about the “vanishingly small” window for a new PM to be able to take action to curb the growing division and hate in the UK. Sara Khan’s analysis reveals a stark image of the current — and growing — lack of harmony in the UK with the report finding that over half of Brits believe that the country is losing its national identity as a result of diversity. Additionally, it apparently found that 40% of people thought that Muslims are not even capable of integration. According…

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National threats bill clears Parliament amid criticism, awaits Royal Assent

• Post author:The Canary
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

The National Security (State Threats) Bill has completed its passage through Parliament and now awaits Royal Assent. Lords amendments to protect humanitarian workers and journalists from its new offences were accepted, providing some relief, but most criticisms against the Bill still stand. Sarah Champion MP, from the International Development Committee, welcomed the Government’s decision to introduce express defences for humanitarian organisations but expressed regret that ministers stopped short of a full exemption. Johnson and Corbyn raised concerns about journalists Kim Johnson (Labour) and Jeremy Corbyn (Your Party) raised significant concerns about the legislation’s potential impact on journalists in the final debate…

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Theatre, not football — commentary on Egypt vs Argentina

• Post author:Alaa Shamali
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

The controversy that followed Egypt’s 3-2 loss to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 did not stop with the objections of the Egyptian coaching staff; it extended to global coaches, refereeing experts, analysts, and even stars from outside football, in a rare scene where referee decisions and VAR technology became the headline of a match described as one of the most controversial in the tournament. With rising criticism, it seemed that the discussion was no longer about Argentina’s dramatic comeback, but about the consistency of VAR technology, after many felt that refereeing decisions changed the course of the…

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Solidarity from Lebanon’s rebellious Christians

• Post author:Guy Smallman
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:8 July 2026

Lebanon — The ancient Christian quarter of the southern city of Tyre — known locally as Sour — is a vibrant tourist attraction in more normal times. It has a historic lighthouse and winding narrow streets that lead to its coffee shops, restaurants and markets. It is also a stopping point for pilgrims — due to its significance in the Bible and two ancient cathedrals. Unlike the rest of the city, which has been partially obliterated by Israeli bombs, the Christian quarter remains untouched. Locals here have recently put the values of their faith into literal practice, by sheltering thousands of…

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Greyhound racing during heatwave prompts concerns

• Post author:The Canary
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

Animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has accused the greyhound racing industry of putting profits before the health of greyhounds by pushing ahead with racing during the current heatwave. It comes as the RSPCA urges dog owners to make an urgent change to their routines this coming week as another spell of extremely hot weather will see temperatures reaching 34C. Emily Lawrence, campaigns manager at the League Against Cruel Sports, said: Greyhound racing is already inherently hazardous, but to race greyhounds in extreme hot weather is putting them in danger and is in clear breach of animal welfare advice.…

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NATO urged to ‘stop treating more nukes in more places as answer to everything’

• Post author:Tom Pashby
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:8 July 2026

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has been urged to “stop treating ‘more nukes in more places’ as the answer to everything” by anti-nuclear campaigners, as Western defence leaders meet at the NATO Summit in Türkiye. Defence industry top of the agenda NATO Summit 2026 is taking place in Ankara, Türkiye, on 7 and 8 July, with the formal purpose of reviewing “progress made since the 2025 Summit in The Hague”, and to “set out a roadmap to continue delivering on NATO’s key objectives”. Key topics on the agenda are defence industry, support for Ukraine and defence investment. NATO allies have…

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Chronically distrusted Met Police inundated with FOI requests

• Post author:Cameron Baillie
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:8 July 2026

London’s controversial Metropolitan Police force is apparently inundated with a “significant volume” of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Public trust in the Met regularly ranks as very low. An automated response, seen by the Canary, to one journalist’s FOI request reveals that the Met is unable to handle the number of inquiries it receives. FOI requests are made by the press and public alike. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), public bodies and government organisations are legally bound to transparency access. The FOIA stipulates a 20-day timeframe for bodies to respond within. The automated response, shared with the Canary…

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US attacks Iran less than a week after blocking extra Epstein file release

• Post author:Skwawkbox
• Post published:8 July 2026
• Post last modified:9 July 2026

The US has recommenced its bombing of Iran — less than a week after Trump’s ‘justice’ department (DOJ) blocked a court-ordered release of further Epstein files. Epstein revelations, or Trump’s attempts to avoid them, have been so synchronised with the US-Israel war on Iran that it has been dubbed “Operation Epstein Distraction”. The attacks breach the US’s commitments under its ‘Memorandum of Understanding‘ with Iran. US protecting the guilty A US judge had ordered the Trump regime to release files no later than 2 July, along with the identities and email addresses of individuals the DOJ had unlawfully redacted. Under legislation…

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