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A success today for workers in Birmingham as bin depots were closed after the ‘Megapicket 3D’ a meeting of trade unionists from across the country to highlight over a year of bin strikes.
With a win for one a win for everyone, the megapicket is a show of solidarity from across the country.
With a win for one a win for everyone, the megapicket is a show of solidarity from across the country.
January 30, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A success today for workers in Birmingham as bin depots were closed after the ‘Megapicket 3D’ a meeting of trade unionists from across the country to highlight over a year of bin strikes.
With a win for one a win for everyone, the megapicket is a show of solidarity from across the country.
With a win for one a win for everyone, the megapicket is a show of solidarity from across the country.
Sweden was once seen as a global model for equality and strong living standards. But after abolishing its wealth tax, inequality grew sharply - and the country is now increasingly viewed as a haven for the super-wealthy, while working and middle-class living standards have suffered.
#wealthtax
#wealthtax
January 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Sweden was once seen as a global model for equality and strong living standards. But after abolishing its wealth tax, inequality grew sharply - and the country is now increasingly viewed as a haven for the super-wealthy, while working and middle-class living standards have suffered.
#wealthtax
#wealthtax
On Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January, a small reflective demonstration took place in St Peter’s Square, Manchester.
For the full video and interviews, you can follow the link in our bio to our YouTube
#manchester #uknews #holocaustmemorialday
For the full video and interviews, you can follow the link in our bio to our YouTube
#manchester #uknews #holocaustmemorialday
January 28, 2026 at 12:38 PM
On Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January, a small reflective demonstration took place in St Peter’s Square, Manchester.
For the full video and interviews, you can follow the link in our bio to our YouTube
#manchester #uknews #holocaustmemorialday
For the full video and interviews, you can follow the link in our bio to our YouTube
#manchester #uknews #holocaustmemorialday
Martin Lewis breaks down the reality of cryptocurrency on The Martin Lewis Money Show: Live - from claims of financial freedom and escaping fiat currency, to the risks behind what economists call the "greater fool" theory.
#crypto #bitcoin #invest #ukfinance #manchester
#crypto #bitcoin #invest #ukfinance #manchester
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Martin Lewis breaks down the reality of cryptocurrency on The Martin Lewis Money Show: Live - from claims of financial freedom and escaping fiat currency, to the risks behind what economists call the "greater fool" theory.
#crypto #bitcoin #invest #ukfinance #manchester
#crypto #bitcoin #invest #ukfinance #manchester
Interviewees warn that removing the right to trial by jury would fundamentally change the justice system.
This clip is from our video on the proposed changes to jury trials and what they could mean for freedom of expression in this country.
Link in bio.
#manchester #law #ukpolitics
This clip is from our video on the proposed changes to jury trials and what they could mean for freedom of expression in this country.
Link in bio.
#manchester #law #ukpolitics
January 26, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Interviewees warn that removing the right to trial by jury would fundamentally change the justice system.
This clip is from our video on the proposed changes to jury trials and what they could mean for freedom of expression in this country.
Link in bio.
#manchester #law #ukpolitics
This clip is from our video on the proposed changes to jury trials and what they could mean for freedom of expression in this country.
Link in bio.
#manchester #law #ukpolitics
BBC News reports that a Labour committee has blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
We discuss Andy Burnham's role in Manchester and our thoughts on him in our podcast available on our YouTube - link in bio.
#manchester #uknews #andyburnham #labour
We discuss Andy Burnham's role in Manchester and our thoughts on him in our podcast available on our YouTube - link in bio.
#manchester #uknews #andyburnham #labour
January 25, 2026 at 5:35 PM
BBC News reports that a Labour committee has blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
We discuss Andy Burnham's role in Manchester and our thoughts on him in our podcast available on our YouTube - link in bio.
#manchester #uknews #andyburnham #labour
We discuss Andy Burnham's role in Manchester and our thoughts on him in our podcast available on our YouTube - link in bio.
#manchester #uknews #andyburnham #labour
In this short from the Rest is Politics, Rory Stewart says he finds himself genuinely laughing at Trump’s comments when answering questions.
We’re interested in how politicians use comedy to mobilise people to vote for them. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments!
#trump #uspolitics
We’re interested in how politicians use comedy to mobilise people to vote for them. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments!
#trump #uspolitics
January 22, 2026 at 3:34 PM
In this short from the Rest is Politics, Rory Stewart says he finds himself genuinely laughing at Trump’s comments when answering questions.
We’re interested in how politicians use comedy to mobilise people to vote for them. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments!
#trump #uspolitics
We’re interested in how politicians use comedy to mobilise people to vote for them. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments!
#trump #uspolitics
This clip introduces our latest YouTube investigation into the government's decision to remove the right to a jury trial.
Full video available on our YouTube channel - link in our bio 📺 🌹
#manchester #law #freedomofspeech #uknews #democracy
Full video available on our YouTube channel - link in our bio 📺 🌹
#manchester #law #freedomofspeech #uknews #democracy
January 21, 2026 at 3:36 PM
This clip introduces our latest YouTube investigation into the government's decision to remove the right to a jury trial.
Full video available on our YouTube channel - link in our bio 📺 🌹
#manchester #law #freedomofspeech #uknews #democracy
Full video available on our YouTube channel - link in our bio 📺 🌹
#manchester #law #freedomofspeech #uknews #democracy
We’re currently working on a video highlighting how the government’s decision to remove the right to a trial by jury will impact our everyday lives.
To stay updated with our reporting on this topic, you can follow us across our social media pages or at www.thenorthernrose.com
To stay updated with our reporting on this topic, you can follow us across our social media pages or at www.thenorthernrose.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:34 PM
We’re currently working on a video highlighting how the government’s decision to remove the right to a trial by jury will impact our everyday lives.
To stay updated with our reporting on this topic, you can follow us across our social media pages or at www.thenorthernrose.com
To stay updated with our reporting on this topic, you can follow us across our social media pages or at www.thenorthernrose.com
Andy Burnham says Manchester's new infrastructure deal will "take the limits off the Northern economy" in what may be a change from the usual empty rhetoric.
Clip via Manchester Evening News (MEN)
#manchester #transport #andyburnham #labour #northernengland
Clip via Manchester Evening News (MEN)
#manchester #transport #andyburnham #labour #northernengland
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Andy Burnham says Manchester's new infrastructure deal will "take the limits off the Northern economy" in what may be a change from the usual empty rhetoric.
Clip via Manchester Evening News (MEN)
#manchester #transport #andyburnham #labour #northernengland
Clip via Manchester Evening News (MEN)
#manchester #transport #andyburnham #labour #northernengland
Another senior Conservative figure has reportedly been considering a move to Reform UK - and this time it's Robert Jenrick.
Read the full analysis and more political commentary at www.thenorthernrose.com
#reform #manchester
Read the full analysis and more political commentary at www.thenorthernrose.com
#reform #manchester
January 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Another senior Conservative figure has reportedly been considering a move to Reform UK - and this time it's Robert Jenrick.
Read the full analysis and more political commentary at www.thenorthernrose.com
#reform #manchester
Read the full analysis and more political commentary at www.thenorthernrose.com
#reform #manchester
James O'Brien on LBC raises serious concerns about Elon Musk's latest Al-driven feature on X, questioning whether the platform has become intrusive to user privacy.
In this clip, he asks whether UK regulators, including Ofcom, should step in.
#jamesobrien #elonmusk #x #grok #ai
In this clip, he asks whether UK regulators, including Ofcom, should step in.
#jamesobrien #elonmusk #x #grok #ai
January 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
James O'Brien on LBC raises serious concerns about Elon Musk's latest Al-driven feature on X, questioning whether the platform has become intrusive to user privacy.
In this clip, he asks whether UK regulators, including Ofcom, should step in.
#jamesobrien #elonmusk #x #grok #ai
In this clip, he asks whether UK regulators, including Ofcom, should step in.
#jamesobrien #elonmusk #x #grok #ai
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.
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
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