‘It serves no purpose, it’s a punishment’: Bedroom tax slammed by Wigan councillors as families struggle to cope
More than 12,000 homes are affected in Wigan
Piccadilly Pulse: Could you forgive someone you trusted for eavesdropping on your phone calls?
Germany’s Angela Merkel is looking to forgive the US for allegedly tapping her calls
Anti-Page 3 crusaders rejoice as The Sun banned from Manchester University campus
Online petition by No More Page 3 now has 119,554 signatures
‘They can’t brush this under carpet’: Pirate Party leader demands end to Big Brother spying at Manchester rally
Loz Kaye tells MM that greater political transparency is needed
Anti-cuts protesters question effectiveness of Manchester Conservative Party Conference rally
Protest took place as Conservative Party Conference started
Cinema review: Blue Jasmine
Woody Allen’s latest is a return to form
Former health chief Andy Burnham to join thousands of demonstrators at Manchester NHS cuts rally
Thousands are expected to join rally during Conservative Party Conference
‘Good for British business’: Manchester haulage boss backs new road tax for foreign HGV drivers
New levy will come into force next year
Syrian chemical weapon attacks prompt parliament recall – Greater Manchester MPs split over solution
Greater Manchester MPs discuss UK action with MM
‘Truth is coming’: Street artist paints whistleblower Edward Snowden in Northern Quarter graffiti
Sarah Lynn Mayhew has created her first politically inspired street art
‘An outstanding appointment’: Former Manchester University graduate given top Bank of England role
Sir Jon Cunliffe takes up role in November