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Transport workers at TGM (Transport for Greater Manchester) are continuing their strike today and tomorrow, demanding a pay rise that keeps pace with inflation.
Union representative Tony Wilson explains how decades of below-inflation pay offers have left workers struggling.
Union representative Tony Wilson explains how decades of below-inflation pay offers have left workers struggling.
December 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Transport workers at TGM (Transport for Greater Manchester) are continuing their strike today and tomorrow, demanding a pay rise that keeps pace with inflation.
Union representative Tony Wilson explains how decades of below-inflation pay offers have left workers struggling.
Union representative Tony Wilson explains how decades of below-inflation pay offers have left workers struggling.
In this clip from our Christmas podcast, we ask a simple but important question about leadership in Greater Manchester.
The full podcast episode is available now - through the link in our bio.
#manchester #beenetwork #labour #ukpolitics #costofliving
The full podcast episode is available now - through the link in our bio.
#manchester #beenetwork #labour #ukpolitics #costofliving
December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In this clip from our Christmas podcast, we ask a simple but important question about leadership in Greater Manchester.
The full podcast episode is available now - through the link in our bio.
#manchester #beenetwork #labour #ukpolitics #costofliving
The full podcast episode is available now - through the link in our bio.
#manchester #beenetwork #labour #ukpolitics #costofliving
Greater Manchester's transport workers are falling behind as pay fails to keep up with inflation - and many are asking why Andy Burnham isn't acting.
In this clip, we question the Mayor of Greater Manchester's approach to public sector transport pay.
Full episode on YouTube.
In this clip, we question the Mayor of Greater Manchester's approach to public sector transport pay.
Full episode on YouTube.
December 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Greater Manchester's transport workers are falling behind as pay fails to keep up with inflation - and many are asking why Andy Burnham isn't acting.
In this clip, we question the Mayor of Greater Manchester's approach to public sector transport pay.
Full episode on YouTube.
In this clip, we question the Mayor of Greater Manchester's approach to public sector transport pay.
Full episode on YouTube.
In a tv debate with Zack Polanski, Andrea Jenkyns, the mayor of Lincolnshire, sounds to be having a good time.
This clip is from the Jeremy Vine show on Channel 5 where Zack Polanski says that Nigel Farage represents the 1% rather than the 99% he claims.
#greenparty #zackpolanski #channel5
This clip is from the Jeremy Vine show on Channel 5 where Zack Polanski says that Nigel Farage represents the 1% rather than the 99% he claims.
#greenparty #zackpolanski #channel5
December 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In a tv debate with Zack Polanski, Andrea Jenkyns, the mayor of Lincolnshire, sounds to be having a good time.
This clip is from the Jeremy Vine show on Channel 5 where Zack Polanski says that Nigel Farage represents the 1% rather than the 99% he claims.
#greenparty #zackpolanski #channel5
This clip is from the Jeremy Vine show on Channel 5 where Zack Polanski says that Nigel Farage represents the 1% rather than the 99% he claims.
#greenparty #zackpolanski #channel5
In this follow-up clip from The Rest Is Politics, Rory Stewart responds after his comments about Gary Stevenson went viral.
This clip continues a conversation sparked by the original moment and raises important questions about power and class.
Credit: The Rest Is Politics
#ukpolitics
This clip continues a conversation sparked by the original moment and raises important questions about power and class.
Credit: The Rest Is Politics
#ukpolitics
December 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In this follow-up clip from The Rest Is Politics, Rory Stewart responds after his comments about Gary Stevenson went viral.
This clip continues a conversation sparked by the original moment and raises important questions about power and class.
Credit: The Rest Is Politics
#ukpolitics
This clip continues a conversation sparked by the original moment and raises important questions about power and class.
Credit: The Rest Is Politics
#ukpolitics
Global inequality has reached extremes that are reshaping economies, democracies, and the planet itself.
Read more at www.thenorthernrose.com
#costofliving #inequality #wealthtax #manchester #uknews
Read more at www.thenorthernrose.com
#costofliving #inequality #wealthtax #manchester #uknews
December 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Global inequality has reached extremes that are reshaping economies, democracies, and the planet itself.
Read more at www.thenorthernrose.com
#costofliving #inequality #wealthtax #manchester #uknews
Read more at www.thenorthernrose.com
#costofliving #inequality #wealthtax #manchester #uknews
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham says the city's housing crisis is getting worse because Manchester keeps losing social homes faster than they can be replaced.
In an interview with the i Paper, Burnham calls for stronger regulation of the private rented sector.
#manchester #housingcrisis
In an interview with the i Paper, Burnham calls for stronger regulation of the private rented sector.
#manchester #housingcrisis
December 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham says the city's housing crisis is getting worse because Manchester keeps losing social homes faster than they can be replaced.
In an interview with the i Paper, Burnham calls for stronger regulation of the private rented sector.
#manchester #housingcrisis
In an interview with the i Paper, Burnham calls for stronger regulation of the private rented sector.
#manchester #housingcrisis
Politicians talk about "illegal immigration" like it's bankrupting the country - but the numbers tell a different story.
Just 0.3% of the national budget is spent on small boat arrivals, around 38,000 people a year.
Watch the full discussion on our podcast - link in bio.
#ukpolitics #uknews
Just 0.3% of the national budget is spent on small boat arrivals, around 38,000 people a year.
Watch the full discussion on our podcast - link in bio.
#ukpolitics #uknews
December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Politicians talk about "illegal immigration" like it's bankrupting the country - but the numbers tell a different story.
Just 0.3% of the national budget is spent on small boat arrivals, around 38,000 people a year.
Watch the full discussion on our podcast - link in bio.
#ukpolitics #uknews
Just 0.3% of the national budget is spent on small boat arrivals, around 38,000 people a year.
Watch the full discussion on our podcast - link in bio.
#ukpolitics #uknews
At the end of Your Party's first conference in Liverpool, many members told us the same thing: the vibes were good - but the message still isn’t clear.
Watch our full 20-minute report from the Your Party Conference on YouTube (link in bio).
#ukpolitics #yourparty #uknews
Watch our full 20-minute report from the Your Party Conference on YouTube (link in bio).
#ukpolitics #yourparty #uknews
December 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
At the end of Your Party's first conference in Liverpool, many members told us the same thing: the vibes were good - but the message still isn’t clear.
Watch our full 20-minute report from the Your Party Conference on YouTube (link in bio).
#ukpolitics #yourparty #uknews
Watch our full 20-minute report from the Your Party Conference on YouTube (link in bio).
#ukpolitics #yourparty #uknews
Rory Stewart claims that 99% of people find Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) "completely incomprehensible".
But many listeners felt the comment was patronising - suggesting ordinary people can't understand economic ideas.
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#economics #ukpolitics #austerity
But many listeners felt the comment was patronising - suggesting ordinary people can't understand economic ideas.
thenorthernrose.com
#economics #ukpolitics #austerity
December 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Rory Stewart claims that 99% of people find Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) "completely incomprehensible".
But many listeners felt the comment was patronising - suggesting ordinary people can't understand economic ideas.
thenorthernrose.com
#economics #ukpolitics #austerity
But many listeners felt the comment was patronising - suggesting ordinary people can't understand economic ideas.
thenorthernrose.com
#economics #ukpolitics #austerity
Mark spent decades navigating Manchester's mental health system.
In this short clip from our full podcast episode, he reflects on the care he received in the past.
You can hear Mark's full story, and others, in one of our podcast episodes.
In this short clip from our full podcast episode, he reflects on the care he received in the past.
You can hear Mark's full story, and others, in one of our podcast episodes.
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Mark spent decades navigating Manchester's mental health system.
In this short clip from our full podcast episode, he reflects on the care he received in the past.
You can hear Mark's full story, and others, in one of our podcast episodes.
In this short clip from our full podcast episode, he reflects on the care he received in the past.
You can hear Mark's full story, and others, in one of our podcast episodes.
In this clip from our coverage of the Your Party Conference in Liverpool, one attendee explains why he doesn’t support the Green Party.
Watch the full conference coverage on our channel or read the article at www.thenorthernrose.com
#UKpolitics #greenparty #climatejustice #yourparty
Watch the full conference coverage on our channel or read the article at www.thenorthernrose.com
#UKpolitics #greenparty #climatejustice #yourparty
December 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In this clip from our coverage of the Your Party Conference in Liverpool, one attendee explains why he doesn’t support the Green Party.
Watch the full conference coverage on our channel or read the article at www.thenorthernrose.com
#UKpolitics #greenparty #climatejustice #yourparty
Watch the full conference coverage on our channel or read the article at www.thenorthernrose.com
#UKpolitics #greenparty #climatejustice #yourparty
At the Your Party Conference in Liverpool, members talked about their hopes, frustrations, and fears for Britain's newest socialist movement.
Watch the full report on our YouTube channel or read our report at www.thenorthernrose.com
#yourparty #ukpolitics #democracy #costofliving #greenparty
Watch the full report on our YouTube channel or read our report at www.thenorthernrose.com
#yourparty #ukpolitics #democracy #costofliving #greenparty
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
At the Your Party Conference in Liverpool, members talked about their hopes, frustrations, and fears for Britain's newest socialist movement.
Watch the full report on our YouTube channel or read our report at www.thenorthernrose.com
#yourparty #ukpolitics #democracy #costofliving #greenparty
Watch the full report on our YouTube channel or read our report at www.thenorthernrose.com
#yourparty #ukpolitics #democracy #costofliving #greenparty
In this clip, a Defend Our Juries spokesperson explains why the right to a jury trial, and the ability for jurors to follow their conscience, is a cornerstone of democracy.
Watch our full video through the link in our bio.
#defendourjuries #righttoprotest #civilliberties #democracy #manchester
Watch our full video through the link in our bio.
#defendourjuries #righttoprotest #civilliberties #democracy #manchester
December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In this clip, a Defend Our Juries spokesperson explains why the right to a jury trial, and the ability for jurors to follow their conscience, is a cornerstone of democracy.
Watch our full video through the link in our bio.
#defendourjuries #righttoprotest #civilliberties #democracy #manchester
Watch our full video through the link in our bio.
#defendourjuries #righttoprotest #civilliberties #democracy #manchester
In our conversation with the far-right, we found surprising common ground - from the cost-of-living crisis to the collapse of social mobility, there is a feeling that working-class people have been pushed to the margins.
But shared frustration doesn't mean shared solutions.
#ukpolitics
But shared frustration doesn't mean shared solutions.
#ukpolitics
December 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In our conversation with the far-right, we found surprising common ground - from the cost-of-living crisis to the collapse of social mobility, there is a feeling that working-class people have been pushed to the margins.
But shared frustration doesn't mean shared solutions.
#ukpolitics
But shared frustration doesn't mean shared solutions.
#ukpolitics
At the Defend Our Juries protest in Manchester, 34 people were arrested under the Terrorism Act - and we were there speaking to protesters and organisers about what happened and why.
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
#manchester #palestine #protest #freedomofspeech
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
#manchester #palestine #protest #freedomofspeech
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
At the Defend Our Juries protest in Manchester, 34 people were arrested under the Terrorism Act - and we were there speaking to protesters and organisers about what happened and why.
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
#manchester #palestine #protest #freedomofspeech
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
#manchester #palestine #protest #freedomofspeech
Rory Stewart sparks debate on The Rest Is Politics after calling Gary Stevenson a "pseudo-economist."
But online, many point out an apparent contradiction: Rory often adopts the tone of an academic commentator himself, despite not being one.
#therestispolitics #ukpolitics #wealthtax #greenparty
But online, many point out an apparent contradiction: Rory often adopts the tone of an academic commentator himself, despite not being one.
#therestispolitics #ukpolitics #wealthtax #greenparty
December 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Rory Stewart sparks debate on The Rest Is Politics after calling Gary Stevenson a "pseudo-economist."
But online, many point out an apparent contradiction: Rory often adopts the tone of an academic commentator himself, despite not being one.
#therestispolitics #ukpolitics #wealthtax #greenparty
But online, many point out an apparent contradiction: Rory often adopts the tone of an academic commentator himself, despite not being one.
#therestispolitics #ukpolitics #wealthtax #greenparty
Reposted by The Northern Rose
Tomorrow @thenorthernrose.com will be covering Your Party Conference. Are there any questions that you would like answered and we’ll try to raise them?
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Tomorrow @thenorthernrose.com will be covering Your Party Conference. Are there any questions that you would like answered and we’ll try to raise them?
This short is a clip of our latest podcast episode where we talked openly about our recent conversation with the far-right.
We break down why these arguments ultimately fall apart under scrutiny
The full podcast episode is available through the link in our bio.
#UKpolitics #manchester
We break down why these arguments ultimately fall apart under scrutiny
The full podcast episode is available through the link in our bio.
#UKpolitics #manchester
November 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This short is a clip of our latest podcast episode where we talked openly about our recent conversation with the far-right.
We break down why these arguments ultimately fall apart under scrutiny
The full podcast episode is available through the link in our bio.
#UKpolitics #manchester
We break down why these arguments ultimately fall apart under scrutiny
The full podcast episode is available through the link in our bio.
#UKpolitics #manchester
Zack Polanski says Labour is quietly preparing the ground for NHS privatisation - and at The Northern Rose, upcoming articles from medical professionals suggest there may be evidence to back up those concerns.
#NHS #greenparty #ukpolitics #healthcare #labour
#NHS #greenparty #ukpolitics #healthcare #labour
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Zack Polanski says Labour is quietly preparing the ground for NHS privatisation - and at The Northern Rose, upcoming articles from medical professionals suggest there may be evidence to back up those concerns.
#NHS #greenparty #ukpolitics #healthcare #labour
#NHS #greenparty #ukpolitics #healthcare #labour
While filming an interview at the Stockport Unity Rally, we suddenly had an unexpected appearance.
Moments like this remind us what it's like reporting on the ground - unpredictable and sometimes comical.
Full Unity Rally video out on our YouTube now.
#UnityRally #manchester #IndependentMedia
Moments like this remind us what it's like reporting on the ground - unpredictable and sometimes comical.
Full Unity Rally video out on our YouTube now.
#UnityRally #manchester #IndependentMedia
November 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
While filming an interview at the Stockport Unity Rally, we suddenly had an unexpected appearance.
Moments like this remind us what it's like reporting on the ground - unpredictable and sometimes comical.
Full Unity Rally video out on our YouTube now.
#UnityRally #manchester #IndependentMedia
Moments like this remind us what it's like reporting on the ground - unpredictable and sometimes comical.
Full Unity Rally video out on our YouTube now.
#UnityRally #manchester #IndependentMedia
At the Stockport Unity Rally one attendee told us they came because hatred and racism are rising - and politicians are enabling it.
Full video available on our YouTube
#UnityRally #StandUpToRacism #Stockport #CommunitySolidarity #manchester
Full video available on our YouTube
#UnityRally #StandUpToRacism #Stockport #CommunitySolidarity #manchester
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
At the Stockport Unity Rally one attendee told us they came because hatred and racism are rising - and politicians are enabling it.
Full video available on our YouTube
#UnityRally #StandUpToRacism #Stockport #CommunitySolidarity #manchester
Full video available on our YouTube
#UnityRally #StandUpToRacism #Stockport #CommunitySolidarity #manchester
In a conversation on Bold Politics, George Monbiot breaks down the pressure journalists face to "conform to the demands of economic power" - and what happens when they don't.
As an independent media outlet in Manchester, we're not owned by billionaires or corporate backers.
#manchester
As an independent media outlet in Manchester, we're not owned by billionaires or corporate backers.
#manchester
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
In a conversation on Bold Politics, George Monbiot breaks down the pressure journalists face to "conform to the demands of economic power" - and what happens when they don't.
As an independent media outlet in Manchester, we're not owned by billionaires or corporate backers.
#manchester
As an independent media outlet in Manchester, we're not owned by billionaires or corporate backers.
#manchester
Today is D Day for the ICB in Manchester on deciding whether to hand NHS patient data to Palantir - a company with deep ties to US military and surveillance agencies.
To sign the open letter visit charmmentalhealth.org/no-palantir/
#nhs #palantir #manchester #ai #publichealth
To sign the open letter visit charmmentalhealth.org/no-palantir/
#nhs #palantir #manchester #ai #publichealth
November 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Today is D Day for the ICB in Manchester on deciding whether to hand NHS patient data to Palantir - a company with deep ties to US military and surveillance agencies.
To sign the open letter visit charmmentalhealth.org/no-palantir/
#nhs #palantir #manchester #ai #publichealth
To sign the open letter visit charmmentalhealth.org/no-palantir/
#nhs #palantir #manchester #ai #publichealth
In this clip, Markus talks about the importance of showing solidarity, even if the industrial action is not directly involving your workplace.
As the Birmingham bin strike shows, when workers come together in solidarity, improved working conditions and pay can be achieved for all.
#manchester
As the Birmingham bin strike shows, when workers come together in solidarity, improved working conditions and pay can be achieved for all.
#manchester
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In this clip, Markus talks about the importance of showing solidarity, even if the industrial action is not directly involving your workplace.
As the Birmingham bin strike shows, when workers come together in solidarity, improved working conditions and pay can be achieved for all.
#manchester
As the Birmingham bin strike shows, when workers come together in solidarity, improved working conditions and pay can be achieved for all.
#manchester