We were quite fortunate to have Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for the closing session of this summer’s #BylineFestival. We were even more fortunate that Byline Times editor-in-chief Hardeep Matharu also sat him down for an exclusive interview on the state of our politics today.
Andy Burnham: These Dangerous, Alienating Times Call for Radical Change of Our Politics
From imposter syndrome and proportional representation, to fixing the fundamentals and the 'incestuous' Westminster media-political class – Labour’s Greater Manchester Mayor believes the right can be ...
bylinetimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We were quite fortunate to have Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for the closing session of this summer’s #BylineFestival. We were even more fortunate that Byline Times editor-in-chief Hardeep Matharu also sat him down for an exclusive interview on the state of our politics today.
An wonderfully uplifting session at @bylinefestival.bsky.social which truly deserved both the packed house & standing ovation it received.
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social & @carolvorders.bsky.social
Keele Uni - 12.07.25
A real privilege to be there and hear them speak.
#bylinefestival #life #politics
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social & @carolvorders.bsky.social
Keele Uni - 12.07.25
A real privilege to be there and hear them speak.
#bylinefestival #life #politics
July 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
An wonderfully uplifting session at @bylinefestival.bsky.social which truly deserved both the packed house & standing ovation it received.
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social & @carolvorders.bsky.social
Keele Uni - 12.07.25
A real privilege to be there and hear them speak.
#bylinefestival #life #politics
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social & @carolvorders.bsky.social
Keele Uni - 12.07.25
A real privilege to be there and hear them speak.
#bylinefestival #life #politics
Rockat & Wildcat, Stephen "Smutty"Smith
@bylinefestival.bsky.social
@keeleuniversity.bsky.social - 11.Jul.25
visit his shop - www.wildcat59.com
#smutty #stephensmith #rockats #wildcat #wildcat59 #rockabilly #punk #dj #bylinefestival #portrait #photography
@bylinefestival.bsky.social
@keeleuniversity.bsky.social - 11.Jul.25
visit his shop - www.wildcat59.com
#smutty #stephensmith #rockats #wildcat #wildcat59 #rockabilly #punk #dj #bylinefestival #portrait #photography
July 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Rockat & Wildcat, Stephen "Smutty"Smith
@bylinefestival.bsky.social
@keeleuniversity.bsky.social - 11.Jul.25
visit his shop - www.wildcat59.com
#smutty #stephensmith #rockats #wildcat #wildcat59 #rockabilly #punk #dj #bylinefestival #portrait #photography
@bylinefestival.bsky.social
@keeleuniversity.bsky.social - 11.Jul.25
visit his shop - www.wildcat59.com
#smutty #stephensmith #rockats #wildcat #wildcat59 #rockabilly #punk #dj #bylinefestival #portrait #photography
You were fantastic at the #bylinefestival!
July 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
You were fantastic at the #bylinefestival!
Fantastic to see you at the #Bylinefestival on Saturday night!
July 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Fantastic to see you at the #Bylinefestival on Saturday night!
"We have politicians, like Keir Starmer, who prefer to follow public opinion rather than lead and shape opinion" Mic Wright
This is a deep part of the problem. Our leaders are followers, not leaders. Whatever happened to leadership?
[Wetwipe]
@brokenbottleboy.bsky.social
#BylineFestival
This is a deep part of the problem. Our leaders are followers, not leaders. Whatever happened to leadership?
[Wetwipe]
@brokenbottleboy.bsky.social
#BylineFestival
July 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
"We have politicians, like Keir Starmer, who prefer to follow public opinion rather than lead and shape opinion" Mic Wright
This is a deep part of the problem. Our leaders are followers, not leaders. Whatever happened to leadership?
[Wetwipe]
@brokenbottleboy.bsky.social
#BylineFestival
This is a deep part of the problem. Our leaders are followers, not leaders. Whatever happened to leadership?
[Wetwipe]
@brokenbottleboy.bsky.social
#BylineFestival
July 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Before Carol(e)² @carolecadwalla.bsky.social chatted to @carolvorders.bsky.social about politics & the reforms needed, being in the public eye & so much more. Now all we need is @andyburnham.bsky.social to ask Carole to stand & him to the lead @teamlabouruk.bsky.social #BylineFestival
July 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Before Carol(e)² @carolecadwalla.bsky.social chatted to @carolvorders.bsky.social about politics & the reforms needed, being in the public eye & so much more. Now all we need is @andyburnham.bsky.social to ask Carole to stand & him to the lead @teamlabouruk.bsky.social #BylineFestival
This is where I'm swulloking
Listening to Mike burners Lee
@BylineFestival
Listening to Mike burners Lee
@BylineFestival
July 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This is where I'm swulloking
Listening to Mike burners Lee
@BylineFestival
Listening to Mike burners Lee
@BylineFestival
On my way to @bylinefestival.bsky.social. Looking forward to a weekend of insight, honesty, inspiration and music with @peterjukes.bsky.social @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @carolvorders.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social #thefarm and many others #BylineFestival
July 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
On my way to @bylinefestival.bsky.social. Looking forward to a weekend of insight, honesty, inspiration and music with @peterjukes.bsky.social @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @carolvorders.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social #thefarm and many others #BylineFestival
Excited to be speaking at Byline Festival 2025!
I’ll be talking about Felix Grey and the Descendant, my debut novel about a fictional PM in Edwardian London. The setting may be historical, but the themes couldn’t be more current.
www.bylinefestival.com
#FelixGreyAndTheDescendant #BylineFestival
I’ll be talking about Felix Grey and the Descendant, my debut novel about a fictional PM in Edwardian London. The setting may be historical, but the themes couldn’t be more current.
www.bylinefestival.com
#FelixGreyAndTheDescendant #BylineFestival
July 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Excited to be speaking at Byline Festival 2025!
I’ll be talking about Felix Grey and the Descendant, my debut novel about a fictional PM in Edwardian London. The setting may be historical, but the themes couldn’t be more current.
www.bylinefestival.com
#FelixGreyAndTheDescendant #BylineFestival
I’ll be talking about Felix Grey and the Descendant, my debut novel about a fictional PM in Edwardian London. The setting may be historical, but the themes couldn’t be more current.
www.bylinefestival.com
#FelixGreyAndTheDescendant #BylineFestival
I will be guest of @lisablowerwrite.bsky.social talking about #100books100years on Sat 12th July at 9.30am. Looking forward to it. I think day tickets are still available, and it would be lovely to see people. Check original post for link, and check out the pic attached. #bylinefestival
June 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I will be guest of @lisablowerwrite.bsky.social talking about #100books100years on Sat 12th July at 9.30am. Looking forward to it. I think day tickets are still available, and it would be lovely to see people. Check original post for link, and check out the pic attached. #bylinefestival
Excited to be speaking at Byline Festival 2025!
I’ll be talking about Felix Grey and the Descendant, my debut novel about a fictional PM in Edwardian London. The setting may be historical, but the themes couldn’t be more current.
www.bylinefestival.com
#FelixGreyAndTheDescendant #BylineFestival
I’ll be talking about Felix Grey and the Descendant, my debut novel about a fictional PM in Edwardian London. The setting may be historical, but the themes couldn’t be more current.
www.bylinefestival.com
#FelixGreyAndTheDescendant #BylineFestival
June 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Excited to be speaking at Byline Festival 2025!
I’ll be talking about Felix Grey and the Descendant, my debut novel about a fictional PM in Edwardian London. The setting may be historical, but the themes couldn’t be more current.
www.bylinefestival.com
#FelixGreyAndTheDescendant #BylineFestival
I’ll be talking about Felix Grey and the Descendant, my debut novel about a fictional PM in Edwardian London. The setting may be historical, but the themes couldn’t be more current.
www.bylinefestival.com
#FelixGreyAndTheDescendant #BylineFestival
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#BylineFestival #News
#democracy&truth
#BylineFestival #News
#democracy&truth
Byline Festival has always been worried about defending democracy here is a cartoon of our 2018 festival years before the Ukrainian invasion
Never before has our 2025 festival theme defending democracy & truth been more important
11-13 July Keel University
Program & Tickets
bylinefestival.com
Never before has our 2025 festival theme defending democracy & truth been more important
11-13 July Keel University
Program & Tickets
bylinefestival.com
June 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#DrainTheSwampButFillTheMarsh Outstanding takedown of MAGAT Pam by hyper-talented British family! Please, please entertain us 11-13 July at @BylineFestival, Keele Uni, near Stoke-on-Trent
May 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
#DrainTheSwampButFillTheMarsh Outstanding takedown of MAGAT Pam by hyper-talented British family! Please, please entertain us 11-13 July at @BylineFestival, Keele Uni, near Stoke-on-Trent