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Badenoch ignores reality to defend far-right marches and attack anti-genocide
5 May 2026 @ 11:00 pm
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has denied reality to try to prop up her appalling position of wanting peaceful anti-genocide marches banned, but not fascist ‘Tommy Robinson’ hate marches. Badenoch claims that her position is not the most festering racist hypocrisy by arguing that the marches are “not the same”. Pointing to the deaths of two […]
By SkwawkboxJury agrees Filton 24 lacked intent to harm, but convicts 4 activists
5 May 2026 @ 9:39 pm
A jury has agreed that ‘Filton 24‘ Palestine Action activists had no intent to injure anyone during direct action against an Israeli arms factory. However, after fourteen hours of deliberations jurors returned guilty verdicts on lesser charges against some of the defendants. The court had banned mention of ‘jury equity’. This refers to jurors’ legal […]
By SkwawkboxPalantir fanboys are trying to defend the indefensible
5 May 2026 @ 9:15 pm
Fanboys of military AI firm Palantir are trying to mount a defence of the authoritarian firm. This includes the company’s chief technical officer and an outrider linked to a shadowy right-wing ‘think tank’. The case they make is about convincing as our failing PM Keir Starmer, who is also caught up with the firm. Welcome […]
By Joe GlentonModern slavery on the rise, new report finds
5 May 2026 @ 8:57 pm
Modern slavery has been on the rise in the UK for almost a decade. The Canary first reported on an increase in the number of modern slavery cases in 2018. More recent governments have even sought to criminalise victims to seek refuge in the UK. Now, a new report shows that, despite the introduction of the […]
By The CanarySefton independents take aim at Reform’s ‘textbook fascism’
5 May 2026 @ 8:40 pm
Labour could lose overall control of Sefton Council in Merseyside. And with Reform eyeing up seats on the council, independent socialists in the metropolitan borough are emphasising the power of community. The awfulness of Starmer’s Labour enabled Reform The Canary spoke to current councillor for Kew ward Sean Halsall. He not only blamed Keir Starmer […]
By Ed SykesHaringey Greens and indies take on David Lammy’s local Labour party
5 May 2026 @ 7:52 pm
The London borough of Haringey — a Labour stronghold since the 70s and David Lammy’s political base — looks increasingly vulnerable to Green Party and independent socialist challengers. Ahead of this week’s local election, the Canary has been speaking with candidates pushing back against Lammy’s local Labour Party. Here’s a little background context about Lammy […]
By Ed SykesUK police claim lawyer representing Hamas was a member of the group
5 May 2026 @ 6:54 pm
UK police are accusing a licensed Irish human rights lawyer, who previously represented Hamas, of belonging to the proscribed group. Fahad Ansari was detained returning from a family trip to Ireland. While being held, Ansari claimed confidential legal information accessed on his phone was “processed,” and described the involvement of UK police in this was unlawful. […]
By Joe GlentonTrans Kids Deserve Better than Kezia Dugdale: a statement on Stonewall’s new chair
5 May 2026 @ 6:47 pm
The following is a statement from Trans Kids Deserve Better on the appointment of Kezia Dugdale as chair of LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall: Liberal charities are not coming to save us. Kezia Dugdale, former leader of the Scottish Labour Party, was recently announced as the new Chair of Stonewall – a major UK charity supposedly in […]
By The CanaryGreens campaign trail shows us hard work pays dividends
5 May 2026 @ 5:45 pm
Travelling across the country in recent week to meet Green councillors, candidates, and campaigners before May’s elections in past weeks, one consistent theme has stood out — hard work pays. I’ve been hearing repeatedly from ordinary people and those associated with the party that elected Greens are becoming well-known in their consistencies for their hard […]
By Cameron BaillieCrowdfunding up 236% compared to equivalent election period in 2022
5 May 2026 @ 5:38 pm
Crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder has released new data showing a marked growth in grassroots political fundraising ahead of the 2026 local elections. And it shows disproportionate levels of support coming from lower-income communities. A total of £436,000 came in for political causes on Crowdfunder from January to April 2026. This was a 236% increase on the […]
By The Canary