Nearly fifty demonstrators took part in the Manchester leg of a national week of action against the coalition’s changes to incapacity benefit on Wednesday.
Thursday night was grim for Manchester’s Liberal Democrats, losing all eleven of their seats up for election, including that of their leader, Simon Ashley. With a third of their councillors disappearing in one swipe, the ward constituency map has been painted red. Yet despite now running a city with a rump opposition, the Labour Party […]
South Manchester community centre Levenshulme Inspire is holding an ‘Ideas Night’ this Tuesday evening. Members of the public are invited to share their views for how the non-profit venue can develop as a host for local activities, entertainment and workshops.
While there may be lots of club nights at the moment bringing both big name and up-and-coming DJs to Manchester only one of them lets you vote on who you get to see, agree a price and then see them in a small intimate venue with great sound. Ben Lear talks to Secret Wars organiser […]
Manchester’s Liberal Democrats face devastation following last night’s local elections as the party lost all 11 incumbent council seats, including that of local party leader Simon Ashley.
Parents from Save Manchester Sure Start are demanding that Manchester City Council leader Sir Richard Leese stick to his commitment to hold options for keeping the centres in public hands open after learning that council crèche services are already being handed over to private providers.
Widespread anger over the coalition’s cuts mean the Liberal Democrats in Manchester and elsewhere are facing the prospect of important losses in today’s local elections.
