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Afzal Khan: UoM should ‘get around table’ and negotiate with striking staff

Afzal Khan: UoM should ‘get around table’ and negotiate with striking staff

Afzal Khan, who was elected MP for Manchester Gorton in 2017, said he supported the striking academic staff and joined them on the picket lines to show solidarity
Young political societies debate in run up to election

Young political societies debate in run up to election

The four main political societies on campus debated issues affecting students in the run up to the general election
Uni students pessimistic about Brexit and the UK’s future

Uni students pessimistic about Brexit and the UK’s future

A survey by Dig In has shown that university students are not happy about the UK’s imminent future
International students to political leaders: “Represent our voices”

International students to political leaders: “Represent our voices”

The students expressed concern regarding issues such as the NHS and study abroad schemes
Laugh at Little Brexit — if you can

Laugh at Little Brexit — if you can

Writer Sam James tuned in to Radio 4 to witness the return of Little Britiain as Little Brexit, an underpolished comedy for our time
Manchester’s young political societies respond to general election

Manchester’s young political societies respond to general election

All four political societies on campus respond to questions about the upcoming election. They discuss the current PM and their plans for campaigning, as well as Brexit and domestic policies
Cold War Steve: Art for the Brexit Age

Cold War Steve: Art for the Brexit Age

Is Cold War Steve the artist we need in these times of political uncertainty?
Languages societies hold talks on EU student life post-Brexit

Languages societies hold talks on EU student life post-Brexit

EU students came together to attend a series of short talks given by experts in a wide range of subjects, all of which could be affected by Brexit
Not another one! The generational stakes of the upcoming election

Not another one! The generational stakes of the upcoming election

After a good month of parliamentary jostling and maneuvering, PM Boris Johnson has finally twisted the opposition’s arm in getting an election, framing it in eerily 2017-esque “crush the saboteurs” terms. The hope for the Prime Minister is that with the election he can effectively wipe out any mandate for a second referendum, picking up […]
“I don’t feel safe at all”: Manchester’s EU students speak out

“I don’t feel safe at all”: Manchester’s EU students speak out

The October Brexit deadilne is fast approaching, but it’s been 117 days since the University updated its guidance for EU students considering studying here
Conservative Party Conference marked by protests throughout Manchester

Conservative Party Conference marked by protests throughout Manchester

Approximately 13,000 people took to the streets as the Conservatives held their annual party conference in Manchester
Impeaching Trump and Resuming Parliament: Why they won’t fix anything

Impeaching Trump and Resuming Parliament: Why they won’t fix anything

Almost simultaneously Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament was ruled unlawful and Democrats in the US launched an impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump. There are many in both the UK and the US who hope this might be the beginning of the end for the two kindred leaders. But even if it is, our countries’ […]
University report examines austerity in Greater Manchester town

University report examines austerity in Greater Manchester town

Report claims austerity in Northern city has lead to economic and social challenges due to lack of funding from government
In conversation: Sue Wilson, Chair of Bremain in Spain

In conversation: Sue Wilson, Chair of Bremain in Spain

Deputy Editor Nicole Wootton-Cane sat down with Sue Wilson to talk activism, Bremain, and Brexit
The Conservative Party’s disdain for the law marks the beginning of its end

The Conservative Party’s disdain for the law marks the beginning of its end

George Walker analyses the implications of the Supreme Court decision for the Conservative Party.
Remain vs Leave: Not as different as you’d think

Remain vs Leave: Not as different as you’d think

Nimo Omer discusses the presence of Empire around the Brexit debate
Oldham prepares for food price hikes in case of no-deal

Oldham prepares for food price hikes in case of no-deal

Due to the looming threat of no-deal Brexit, Oldham council prepares for food price hikes by setting aside £20k for food banks
EU students urged to secure settled status as Brexit looms

EU students urged to secure settled status as Brexit looms

A guide on how to apply for settled status in the UK as an EU student
Year in Review 2019: Interview with Nancy Rothwell

Year in Review 2019: Interview with Nancy Rothwell

She’s been the Vice-Chancellor of UoM for nine years, so how does she think 2018/19 went?
Green, yellow, red?

Green, yellow, red?

Oli Storey writes about the upcoming EU Elections; what should be an opportunity to highlight some key issues has become a second referendum by proxy