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UNISON Manchester Metropolitan University @unisonmmu.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Last week our Branch Chair spoke to reporters from @thenorthernrose.com about our latest strike action against the derisory 2025/26 HE pay offer. Students from University of Manchester and MMU also give their views on trade unions and the state of HE. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIqn...

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“Universities Are On Fire”: Staff Strike at MMU Over Pay

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 04/02/2026

We reported on a protest in Manchester over new visa rules that put migrant nurses at risk of deportation for earning just £60 below the salary threshold. This week, there's a rare piece of good news. One of the nurses we spoke to - has secured a pay rise, allowing her to stay in the UK.

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 03/02/2026

The Gorton & Denton by-election is set to take place on 26 February and Your Party missed this morning's 10:00 deadline to nominate a candidate. Many members have expressed frustration given that there was interest from within the party to stand. #manchester

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 30/01/2026

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.

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 29/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 28/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 27/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 26/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 25/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 22/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 21/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 19/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 16/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 15/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 13/01/2026

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 29/12/2025

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.

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 28/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 23/12/2025

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.

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 21/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 15/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 11/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 09/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 08/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 07/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 05/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 04/12/2025

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.

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 04/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 03/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 02/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 02/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 01/12/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 01/12/2025

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

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Dr Adam R. North @northy1.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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?

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 28/11/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 27/11/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 25/11/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 24/11/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 20/11/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 18/11/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 17/11/2025

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

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 17/11/2025

Your Party co-founder Zarah Sultana explains how the left can beat the far-right with a positive vision of hope, dignity and an affordable future. At a time with growing political uncertainty, Zarah argues that only a broad, hopeful, working-class movement can defeat it. #yourparty #UKpolitics

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 13/11/2025

eteran trade unionist lan explains why unionising isn't radical - it's common sense. With living standards falling and jobs disappearing, he argues that collective action is the only way to protect workers. #unions #collectiveaction #beenetwork #fairpay #manchester

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 13/11/2025

In this clip from The Northern Rose Podcast, Dr. Adam North discusses how language shapes the way we view working-class communities. He argues that calling an area “rough’ can strip away empathy for people who aren’t involved in crime. #inequality #racism #ukpolitics #manchester

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 12/11/2025

How important are national politics to our everyday lives? It’s likely no surprise, but very. At The Northern Rose, we are trying to bring everyday issues back on the radar. thenorthernrose.com or follow the link in our in the YouTube for more.

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 12/11/2025

A clip from one of our podcasts where Joe Wright from Tax Justice UK breaks down how extreme wealth keeps growing - and where it really comes from. Full podcast episodes available at www.thenorthernrose.com or watch on our YouTube #wealthtax #taxjustice #manchester #nhs #UKpolitics

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 11/11/2025

In this clip from The Guardian, Owen Jones and Rutger Bergman discuss how capitalism has created a world full of “bullshit jobs” - work that even the people doing it know it doesn’t need to exist. For more, head over to www.thenorthernrose.com #Bullshitjobs #TheGuardian #capitalism #inequality

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 11/11/2025

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent. Today, on Armistice Day, we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live in peace and freedom. We will remember them. #armisticeday

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 10/11/2025

In this clip from The Northern Rose Podcast, campaigners from the #someoneIknew campaign talk about reclaiming their stories of sexual violence - and how the far right has tried to weaponise women’s trauma to spread hate against refugees and trans people. #feminism #solidarity #activism

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 10/11/2025

Bus Drivers Still Fighting For Fair Pay - 16 Years Later In 2009, Manchester bus drivers went on strike after their company prioritised shareholder dividends over staff pay. 16 years later, in 2025, they’re back on the picket line - fighting the same battle. #busstrike #workersrights #manchester

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The Northern Rose @thenorthernrose.com · 07/11/2025

Annabel, a retired nurse, shares how years of cuts and neglect have left Manchester’s community mental health services in crisis. She explains that people are dying from physical health problems after being stepped away from support. #manchester #mentalhealthcrisis #austerity #mentalhealth

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