Manchester Councillor resigns from the Labour Party after Starmer’s comments on Israel-Hamas conflict
Manchester Labour councillor resigns from party calling party leader Keir Starmer’s comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict “horrifying”.
Manchester City Council suggests changes to Black Cab fares and payments
The Manchester City Council Executive has approved a range of measures to support the drivers and users of black cabs.
The pioneering mother and daughter only Oldhamers know about
A plaque has been unveiled in Oldham’s Werneth Park, commemorating the suffragist Marjory Lees on what would have been her
Everything you need to know about the local election in Rochdale
Local council elections are taking place across Greater Manchester (and elsewhere) on 4 May – including Rochdale. Here’s your guide
Black voices in local politics: Meet the Manchester councillor pushing for better representation
Marcia Hutchinson MBE isn’t your average local councillor. Elected as Ancoats & Beswick’s councillor in early May, she’s a born
Inside the eye of the storm: A Jewish Labour Councillor’s view
A Northern Jewish Labour Councillor speaks about anti-Semitism in his party. A towering figure with a large beard, Oskar Avery
‘Where my heart is’: Oldham leader among candidates to replace late Michael Meacher
The leader of Oldham Council is among a number of Labour Party figures to put themselves forward to be candidate in the up-coming Oldham West and Royton by-election.
‘Move to North Korea’: Rochdale councillor in Twitter spat over MP Simon Danczuk
During a spat on Twitter Cllr John Blundell, who represents Smallbridge and Firgrove, accused members of the public who have suggested Danczuk should be less vocal in his criticism, of failing to understand democracy.
Manchester MPs pay tribute to ‘instinctively liked’ ex-Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy
MPs and councillors across Greater Manchester have taken to social media to pay tribute to former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy, who has died at the age of 55.
LGBT History Month Q&A: Cllr Tom Hayes says Manchester Village is heart of UK’s best gay scene
MM talk to Tom Hayes who is councillor for Oxford City – but originally hails from Salford.
Tom is also national secretary for LGBT Labour, a socialist society affiliated with the Labour party who campaign for further steps for LGBT equality.
Tameside, Shameside spat: Council accused of lying over allowance cuts
Shameside, an online campaign group, are accusing Tameside Labour of lying about reductions in the cost of councillors’ allowances.