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Draft trans guidance for schools treats vulnerable kids as a threat

16 February 2026 @ 10:07 pm

Labour targets trans kidsOn 12 February, the government announced that it will soon publish guidance for schools regarding trans pupils. The press release states that schools must take a “very careful approach” when a pupil “asks to socially transition”. ‘Social transition’ refers to the non-medical aspects of transitioning. It can include changing one’s name, wearing different clothes, and […] By Alex/Rose Cocker

Why did sex trafficker Epstein insert himself into polio jabs in South Asia?

16 February 2026 @ 9:00 pm

Epstein involvement in polio eradicationThe fallout from the Epstein files has been relentless. Those implicated in the dirty saga include UK Royals, members of our political class, the mainstream media, the “broligrachy,” and others. Still, one area corporate media coverage has ignored is the convicted sex-trafficker’s feigned interest in polio eradication in the Global South. But why would a […] By The Canary

Protesters prepare to fight back against Reform-run council’s brutal budget cuts

16 February 2026 @ 7:28 pm

West Northamptonshire Council Cabinet Reform Council cutsPressure group Northants Crips Against Cuts has told us of an upcoming protest against Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council. Despite promises of tax cuts, the local manifestation of Nigel Farage’s constantly chaotic outfit is planning to raise council tax and slash services. Campaigners will protest in Northampton on Saturday 21 February from 2pm at the top […] By The Canary

Former staff accuse psychotherapy education institute of institutional racism

16 February 2026 @ 5:06 pm

Outside shot of the Metanoia Institute in West LondonOne of the leading institutes for the training of psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors is facing a raft of claims from former members of staff. They accuse it of victimisation, whistleblowing and constructive dismissal because they stood up to racism. The Metanoia Institute in West London has 1,500 students in its undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes. […] By The Canary

Polanski commits to going to war under NATO

16 February 2026 @ 4:58 pm

polanskiGreen leader Zack Polanski says a Green government would sign up to NATO’s Article 5 and go to war if necessary. A Sky News interviewer challenged Polanski in an attempted gotcha rather reminiscent of the Corbyn-era. Polanski told interviewer Trevor Phillips that he took national security very seriously: That’s the first job of a prime […] By Joe Glenton

Suicide rates amongst young trans people spiked after government halted gender-affirming care

16 February 2026 @ 4:33 pm

suicideContent warning: this article contains extensive discussion of suicide The Good Law Project (GLP) have published the results of a freedom of information (FOI) request which showed that suicides among trans youth spiked massively in 2021. This was immediately after the UK government suddenly halted almost all gender-affirming care for young trans people. This is […] By Alex/Rose Cocker

Greater Manchester groups announce plans to oppose Britain First’s ‘March for Remigration’

16 February 2026 @ 3:35 pm

Young people on bicycles in street, illustrating Manchester Resist Britain First actionA coalition of Greater Manchester groups has announced a major campaign calling for opposition to Britain First’s upcoming ‘March for Remigration’ in the city. The far-right fascist party, has previously announced its intention to host the march in Manchester city centre on 21 February 2026. ‘Resist Britain First’ Organisations from across Greater Manchester have launched […] By The Canary

Marco Rubio urges Europe to resuscitate Western colonialism in bizarre speech

16 February 2026 @ 3:21 pm

marco rubioMarco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State and a bulwark of the Trump administration, gave a “disquieting” imperialist speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday to deflect from the Epstein files fallout. Journalist Ben Norton called the speech “a blatant call” by the US empire to resuscitate Western colonialism and recolonise the Global South. […] By The Canary

Starmer still sucking up to Trump in Arctic aircraft carrier pledge

16 February 2026 @ 2:46 pm

StarmerKeir Starmer has told the Munich Security Conference that he’ll send the navy’s aircraft carrier group to the Arctic. The move is meant to appease US president Donald Trump who recently threatened to annex Greenland. In his speech on 14 February Starmer said: I can announce today that the UK will deploy our Carrier Strike […] By Joe Glenton

Labour’s plans for predictive policing are full of the usual racism

16 February 2026 @ 2:18 pm

predictive policingOn 12 February, the Ministry of Justice announced plans to use predictive policing to overhaul the youth justice system. Tucked away in the 25-page document was a proposal to use “machine learning and advanced analytics” to “support early, appropriate intervention” in youth crime. Whilst the white paper was vague on the particulars, only promising further […] By Alex/Rose Cocker