Chorlton marches against cuts this Saturday

Article published: Friday, June 10th 2011

Chorlton residents are preparing to march against privatisation and cuts to health, education and local services this Saturday 11 June.

People’s History Museum loses out on Art Fund shortlist, despite winning popular vote

Article published: Wednesday, May 25th 2011

The People’s History Museum has not been selected to feature on the shortlist for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize, despite having come first in a popular vote of the longlisted candidates. The decision was announced by the Prize’s Chair of Judges, former Tory Defence Minister Michael Portillo, on an episode of Radio 4’s Front Row […]

Facebook deletes political group profiles

Article published: Sunday, May 1st 2011

Several Greater Manchester groups are among many to have had their Facebook accounts deleted over the back holiday weekend. The Roscoe Occupation group , Rochdale Law Centre and Wigan Against the Cuts have all been affected.

Man arrested as Levenshulme protestors challenge Vince Cable

Article published: Thursday, April 14th 2011

One man has been arrested following angry anti-cuts protests against Business Secretary Vince Cable during the cabinet minister’s visit to Manchester to address local businesses earlier this afternoon.

Strike at University over pensions

Article published: Wednesday, March 23rd 2011

Lecturers at the University of Manchester took to the pickets yesterday as they went on strike against changes which threaten pensions.

Youth advice workers stage rally against Connexions cuts

Article published: Friday, March 18th 2011

Youth advice workers wearing David Cameron and Nick Clegg masks staged a lunchtime protest against 60 per cent cuts to the careers and employment guidance service Connexions outside the Moss Side Powerhouse on Wednesday 16 March.

March against local government cuts this Saturday 5 March

Article published: Thursday, March 3rd 2011

Workers, students, community campaigners, the unemployed and pensioners will take to the streets of Manchester this Saturday to protest against cuts to services that the council is set to decide on next week.