Manchester Newswire Archive

Economic and financial democracy by citizens

iniref, 04-05-2010 10:10

The major political parties offer no convincing reforms for effective political participation. With citizen-led direct democracy, important national, international and local issues can be selected, widely debated and put to referendum even against the will of government. Help to build the movement for radical democracy. Read more >>

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Election billboards subvertised

a passer-by, 03-05-2010 23:11

Messages like “Don’t vote – take control” and “Tories = New Labour” have appeared on Conservative billboards across Manchester. Read more >>

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More racist than thou: Tory quits to stand for BNP

MULE, 03-05-2010 09:21

However much David Cameron tries to outdo the other two leaders on the telly – proudly proclaiming that he’s the one to kick out the most ‘illegals’ – it seems he’s just never going to be racist enough for some Tories. Read more | 3 comments >>

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1st May / Manchester

y, 02-05-2010 14:36

A quick overview of the small but enjoyable Mayday demo and celebrations in Manchester: Read more >>

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Demonstration against Israeli exhibition at the Scottish Parliament

Paul O'Hanlon, 01-05-2010 21:00

There was a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 26th April 2010 from noon to about 1.35pm when around 70 people turned up to listen to a number of speakers condemn the exhibition. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Know Your Airport! Biodiversity Walk - Sun 9th May

Stop Expansion at Manchester Airport, 29-04-2010 14:33

Join us for this family-friendly walk around the areas earmarked for
destruction by Manchester Airport's expansion plans. We'll begin at Hasty Lane and walk round the affected areas to the south. We'll hear from local experts about the different wildlife affected.

Bring your friends and family, binoculars, a picnic, a frisbee/skipping rope/games, and appreciation for what's currently being destroyed by Airport expansion.
Read more >>

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Manchester Mayday plans - update

mcr no borders, 29-04-2010 09:27

12pm - 'you cannot represent us' bloc on TUC march - from All Saints Park

end in Albert Sq. then together to Hulme, Birley Fields, for music and food, start at 3pm

Read more >>

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DIY Aye! Radical Festival - This weekend in Newcastle

DIY Crew, 26-04-2010 17:38

DIY Aye! returns Read more >>

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A way to empower citizens in local and central politics

iniref, 23-04-2010 13:30

A call to action and creative engagement. Read more >>

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benefit night tonight 7pm onwards

feistyfingers, 23-04-2010 10:01

benefit night at next to nowhere Read more >>

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Manchester Mayday BBQ

Manchester No Borders, 21-04-2010 15:53

MayDay March, organised by the TUC, All Saints Park, 12pm

MayDay BBQ, Birley Fields Hulme, 3pm. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester Class Struggle Forum, national liberation and internationalism

Mark, 19-04-2010 16:48

The third Manchester Class Struggle Forum will host a discussion on national liberation and internationalism, with a lead off from the World Revolution group. Read more >>

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Dr Steve Best PHD asks are Vegans Space Aliens or compassionate Earthlings

[From] Dr Steve Best PHD , Animal Liberation Front Activist, 19-04-2010 14:39

Dr Steve Best PHD, author of "Terrorists or Freedom Fighters" and animal liberation front activist asks the question are Vegans Space Aliens or compassionate Earthlings? Read more | 5 comments >>

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Liverpool Social Centre don't think that the BNP matter

@nnoyed, 19-04-2010 01:17

Some members of the Liverpol Social Forum/Liverpool Social Centre don't think that the BNP are very important, or a threat to our communities.

Who gives a fuck about the BNP? Apparently not the social centre, dub comes first. Read more | 14 comments >>

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Whatever happened to the unions?

Other, 17-04-2010 14:38

The following article was written by an active trade unionist, working-class militant and supporter of The Other Campaign. Read more | 5 comments >>

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Oil, Violence and Social Movements in Colombia

Col Ombia, 15-04-2010 21:55

Key Guest: Bruno Federico.
Bruno is part of COSPACC*, a Colombian collective that works with
communities in the region where BP operate for oil.
He will explore questions around energy sovereignty, control of natural
resources and what this might look like practically for the environmental
movement in the North-West, in the context of global climate change. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Election Poll

terratech, 15-04-2010 18:35

With the election frenzy of the media in the past week, just where do you stand? Read more | 6 comments >>

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Peat Bog Extraction halted in Greater Manchester

Pete Marsh, 15-04-2010 13:02

Activists shut down extraction on a Peat Bog extraction site by locking onto a lorry and a digger. Work was still halted at the time of writing. Read more | 8 comments >>

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Richard Leese resigns (temporarily) after assaulting teenage stepdaughter

MULE, 14-04-2010 19:07

The leader of Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese, stepped down today after it emerged he had been cautioned for assault on his 16-year-old stepdaughter. The City Council and Manchester Labour, however, insist the incident is just a “private matter” and say his resignation is only temporary. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Surveillance + detention = £Billions: How Labour’s friends are ‘securing your world

Surveillance + detention = £Billions: How Labour’s friends are ‘securing your wo, 14-04-2010 15:27

At the bustling Counter Terror Expo in London’s Olympia this week they are giving top billing to the security industry’s favourite politician. “The most experienced cabinet minister of modern times”, they call him: Dr John Reid. Read more >>

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