Fréa Lockley
The Canary
United Kingdom
Contact Fréa
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Fréa:
Chris Williamson accuses the EHRC of undermining Corbyn's leadership
"Far from being an ‘equalities watchdog’, the EHRC has become a right-wing attack dog" → Read More
Live on air, a Tory minister defends the indefensible
Police are currently investigating rape allegations against a Tory MP. Calls are rising for the MP to lose the whip and face suspension while the investigation takes place. But on 3 August, business minister Nadhim Zahawi defended the lack of suspension. Meanwhile, evidence suggests that senior Tories knew of the allegations in April but took no action. And it also comes at a time when rape… → Read More
Chris Williamson is going to take legal action against the EHRC
Chris Williamson, former Labour MP for Derby North, says he’s named in the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report into antisemitism in the Labour Party. On 29 July, Williamson said he plans to ‘take on’ the EHRC. “Smear campaign” In May 2019, the EHRC launched an investigation to determine whether the Labour Party had “unlawfully discriminated against, harassed or victimised people… → Read More
The latest racist attack from The Times is truly chilling
On 27 July, the Times published a vile racist attack on UK minority groups who already face daily “pervasive prejudice and discrimination”. And this comes as the Conservative government is pushing forwards with draconian legislation that will have a devastating impact for members of the UK’s Gypsy, Roma, Traveller (GRT) communities, as well as protesters and activists. Many Travellers face… → Read More
Johnson's coronavirus blame game has gone into overdrive
The UK has the highest coronavirus (Covid-19) death toll in Europe. At the time of writing, over 45,000 people have lost their lives. From late lockdown to lack of PPE, inadequate testing and a litany of other errors, the government’s response to the crisis has already killed too many people. Boris Johnson has been prime minister for just one year. Now, after blaming care homes for coronavirus… → Read More
A powerful call to rename streets that are 'still littered with slave traders’ names'
On 7 June, Black Lives Matter protesters in Bristol tore down a statue of Edward Colston – a slave trader. This was a hugely symbolic and important action. After this, in the UK and around the world, other statues came down. Although this doesn’t end systemic racism, it does shine a light on our abhorrent colonial history. It also marks an important shift in refusing to memorialise those who… → Read More
Solidarity is vital. Here's why The Canary is going Green for Grenfell.
On 14 June 2017, a fire at Grenfell Tower killed 72 people. Three years later, bereaved families and survivors still don’t have answers, meaningful change or justice. And amid the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and growing protests against the UK’s systemic racism, this anniversary is acutely poignant. “Remember, Reflect, Unite” This year, the anniversary won’t take place on the… → Read More
The Daily Mail just showed why Black Lives Matter protests can't stop
Statues ‘honouring’ the UK’s racist past are starting to fall. As Black Lives Matter protests continue, this is hugely symbolic. While it may not tackle the deeper issues of systemic racism, removing racist statues is powerful. And that power’s outraged white right-wingers. On 10 June, the Daily Mail‘s front page took this to a new level. But this also shows why these protests can’t stop. Fear?… → Read More
A powerful new video exposes the UK's 'racist' and 'most brutal' law
"We must topple racist statues and statutes alike" → Read More
The BBC just showed utter disregard for Black lives and the UK's racism
On 7 June, Black Lives Matter protesters in Bristol tore down a statue of Edward Colston – a slave trader. This was a hugely symbolic and important action. But, amplified by BBC Radio 4, the establishment stepped in to whitewash the power of this moment. “A mass murderer” Since police in Minneapolis killed George Floyd, people around the world have taken to the streets to protest against years… → Read More
Boris Johnson just drew a line in the sand for class war
On 10 May, Boris Johnson gave a pre-recorded speech to the UK. This outlined the UK’s next steps in the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. With no room for anyone to question anything, and without informing the devolved nations of the outcome, it pushed us from crisis to chaos. We’re now supposed to ‘stay alert’ rather than ‘stay home’. But the implications of this are terrifying, because it amounts… → Read More
Scientists issue a direct challenge to the government over its shambolic coronavirus response
Vitally important. These voices must be heard. → Read More
Revealed: the truth about antisemitism allegations against expelled Labour MP Chris Williamson
The Canary is one of three independent outlets to see an exclusive copy of Chris Williamson’s evidence challenging his suspension from the Labour Party in February 2019. He wrote this to defend himself against major allegations of antisemitism that were widely reported by a frenzied establishment media. Despite this evidence, the Labour Party suspended him. The Derby North MP then faced eight… → Read More
People are demanding Matt Hancock's resignation after damning BBC report on PPE
Enough is enough. This government is killing healthcare workers. → Read More
UK drops bombs during coronavirus crisis, defying global ceasefire it claims to support
"The fury of the virus illustrates the folly of war" → Read More
MPs demand Keir Starmer publishes the leaked Labour report 'officially' and 'in full'
"Casual snobbery. Sexist and racist commentary. Clandestine plotting. Contempt for democracy. A sense of privilege and entitlement." → Read More
Live on air, the government just 'lost' 4,000 ventilators
No, this really isn't an April Fool's joke. Far, far from it. → Read More
Coronavirus hasn't stopped bombs falling in Yemen. And our government's complicit in death.
War in Yemen has already "decimated" its health care system → Read More
Amid the crisis, let's name and shame the companies treating workers 'like rats'
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed both the best and worst of people. Communities around the UK are helping each other via mutual aid groups. Many small businesses are doing their best to support people through the lockdown. Meanwhile, some large companies have redefined the very definition of disaster capitalism. In their chase for profit, they’re putting workers at risk, and one stands… → Read More
Amid a global pandemic, Palestine has been wiped from the map. Again.
Amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Palestine has been removed from the map. The global tracker for cases from Johns Hopkins University no longer lists Palestine. This couldn’t come at a more poignant time. Because 30 March is Land Day in Palestine. This has been an important date since 1976 which honours six Palestinians shot dead by Israeli police that year and the ongoing apartheid and… → Read More