Skip to main content
Alfie Cumberworth

Alfie Cumberworth


The University of Manchester announces new environmental Master’s program

The University of Manchester announces new environmental Master’s program

The new Master’s will focus on the social change needed to tackle the environmental crisis
“The important point is [to] stop the killing”: Afzal Khan on his support for Israeli-Gaza ceasefire

“The important point is [to] stop the killing”: Afzal Khan on his support for Israeli-Gaza ceasefire

Afzal Khan sits down with the Manchester Media Group following his resignation from Labour’s Shadow Cabinet over the ceasefire vote in Parliament
Over 3,700 students offered compensation for delayed graduation

Over 3,700 students offered compensation for delayed graduation

The University claims that the delays were largely not because of UCU Marking and Assessment Boycott, but failed to provide another reason
“Shame on you!”: Protesters condemn University of Manchester during pro-Palestine protest

“Shame on you!”: Protesters condemn University of Manchester during pro-Palestine protest

Protesters call for weekly protest over University graphene research
Union Assembly results: both motions pass student vote

Union Assembly results: both motions pass student vote

Results from the Union Assembly vote pass both motions proposed
“We can have a better Britain, a better world”: Under the Spotlight with Afzal Khan

“We can have a better Britain, a better world”: Under the Spotlight with Afzal Khan

Representing so many students in his constituency, Afzal Khan MP gave The Mancunion his insights into some of Manchester’s biggest issues
Why Liz Truss is taking you for a fool

Why Liz Truss is taking you for a fool

The recent mini-budget has shown the Tories are blatantly rigging the economy in favour of the super-rich – here’s how and why Liz Truss is taking you for a fool!
Freedom to hate? How we protect citizens from hate speech on Elon Musk’s Twitter

Freedom to hate? How we protect citizens from hate speech on Elon Musk’s Twitter

What does Musk’s potential ownership of Twitter mean for protection of it’s users from online hate?
Keeping the many out of the few: Intolerance on the UK Left

Keeping the many out of the few: Intolerance on the UK Left

Do we need a more centre-left approach to politics in order to address the intolerance of opinion espoused by the Labour party?
Shanghai goes into city wide lockdown

Shanghai goes into city wide lockdown

Does the lockdown of Shanghai show its zero covid policy is failing?
Just Putin it out there: What has happened with Russia and Ukraine?

Just Putin it out there: What has happened with Russia and Ukraine?

Alfie Cumberworth assesses Johnson’s reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urges solidarity with those who’s lives have been endangered.
Deceit, Lies, and Disgrace: A List of Boris Johnson’s Most Despicable Acts

Deceit, Lies, and Disgrace: A List of Boris Johnson’s Most Despicable Acts

Building on James O’Brien’s extensive list, Alfie Cumberworth summarises the worst things Boris Johnson has done during his time in government.
Tory Sleaze

Tory Sleaze

Alfie Cumberworth encourages voters to consider the Tory party’s scandals and abuse of public trust after Owen Patterson’s lobbying scandal
They all look the same to me: Racism in the Tory Party

They all look the same to me: Racism in the Tory Party

Alfie Cumberworth questions whether the ignorant racism of one conservative party MP is telling of the hostility and discriminatory attitudes of the governing party more generally.