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Reform unveil proposals for ICE-style deportation agency and Trump-inspired visa ban

23 February 2026 @ 11:25 pm

Reform ICEOn 23 February, Zia Yusuf gave his first speech in his new role as Reform UK’s home affairs spokesman. Along with unveiling deepening US-style Christofascism, he also proudly revealed details of plans to increase his party’s already vile immigrant-bashing and Islamophobia to new heights. This included a proposal to create a UK ‘Deportation Command’ modelled […] By Alex/Rose Cocker

One care leaver is trying to change a broken system

23 February 2026 @ 11:19 pm

care leaverA care leaver has designed a booklet to help other young people leaving the system. Shannon Budd, 24, created a booklet to help children in the care community understand their rights.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by My Life, My rights. (@mylifemyrightss) As it stands, the current care system often […] By HG

Labour plan to address council shortfall by charging more for less

23 February 2026 @ 11:13 pm

Labour WarringtonAs headlines swirl around Warrington’s finances, one thing is clear: the numbers are large, complex, and increasingly hard to ignore. £354 million – the amount Warrington Borough Council is asking the government to borrow through Exceptional Financial Support. £178.9 million – the projected budget gap over the next four years. £708 million – the long-term […] By Maddison Wheeldon

As predicted, Mandelson arrested – but state still betraying Epstein victims and survivors

23 February 2026 @ 11:04 pm

MandelsonAs Skwawkbox predicted last week, Peter Mandelson, Keir Starmer’s former senior adviser and ambassador, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. After the arrest of former prince Andrew, it was inevitable. Mandelson arrested – but no justice for victims and survivors But both arrests are for sharing trade and financial secrets with […] By Skwawkbox

Watch: Manchester police arrest victim of fascists’ racist ‘lynch mob’ attack

23 February 2026 @ 10:49 pm

ManchesterA mob of dozens of far-right thugs attacked a defenceless Brown man in Manchester on Saturday 21 February, for no other reason than the colour of his skin. Witnesses said that the attackers chanted “F*** A***h” after the man asked what their protest was about. Police arrested the victim. Neo-Nazis on the streets of Manchester […] By Skwawkbox

Equity boycotts government BBC Charter Renewal survey calling it ‘unfit for purpose’

23 February 2026 @ 9:37 pm

BBC HQ BBC Charter RenewalEquity, the performers’ union, has announced it is boycotting the government’s survey in relation to BBC Charter renewal. It says it’s: unfit for purpose in either detail or scope. The union points to the survey’s complete absence of workforce consideration or representation, despite longstanding collective agreement arrangements with multiple trades unions which cover tens of […] By The Canary

Somaliland will grant US access to military bases and resources

23 February 2026 @ 9:07 pm

somalilandSomaliland has granted the US access to its military bases and mineral resources. The deal comes just months after Israel recognised the new state. And colonial powers old and new, namely the UK and UAE, are in the mix too. The new nation, a breakaway from Somalia, has only been recognised by Israel so far. […] By Joe Glenton

Analysis suggests UK to be among hardest hit by Trump’s tariff

23 February 2026 @ 8:52 pm

trumpThink tank Global Trade Alert has warned that the UK is set to be one of the worst hit by a 15% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump. After seeing his tariff-wargame shut down by the Supreme Court on Friday, Trump has responded by putting a uniform global tariff in place. The analysis shows […] By Maddison Wheeldon

Your Party Glasgow councillors to table People’s Budget

23 February 2026 @ 8:36 pm

Glasgow City Hall Your Party People's BudgetMembers of Your Party Glasgow have announced they are to table a budget which refuses to cut services and builds towards returning public amenities into the hands of the people of Glasgow. The party’s three councillors have agreed a budget proposal that includes transformative measures which could take steps to ending homelessness in the city, […] By The Canary

Israel attacks Green party for discussing PROPOSAL to recognise Zionism as racism

23 February 2026 @ 8:34 pm

israelThe UK Israel lobby has resurrected the anti-semitism scam it used against Jeremy Corbyn and the left. It involves all the same usual, ugly suspects and is, again, coordinated with its ‘mainstream’ media allies. Only this time the target is the Green party and its members – and the political context makes the smear a […] By Skwawkbox