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James Reeves

James Reeves

Politics Editor (2025-26) and Writer

Fractured British Left on campus: Interviews with Manchester Labour Students and Manchester Student Left

Fractured British Left on campus: Interviews with Manchester Labour Students and Manchester Student Left

To gain a better understanding of national politics impact on campus politics, we sat down with committee members from Manchester Labour Students and Manchester Students Left.
Japan’s Iron Lady takes office

Japan’s Iron Lady takes office

Thatcher-inspired Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s Prime Minister
Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?

Recognition of Palestine and condemnation of Israel and Hamas: empty words or action?

As Western states recognise Palestine and both Western and Arab increase their criticisms of both Israel and Hamas, will it amount to much?
Manchester releases gender-based violence against men and boys strategy

Manchester releases gender-based violence against men and boys strategy

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has released its “Tackling gender based violence against men and boys” strategy
Georgia turns away from Europe

Georgia turns away from Europe

Georgia’s pro-European President claims the country has fallen victim to a “Russian Special Operation” after the pro-Russian governing party won narrowly amidst accusations of cheating
Manchester Christmas markets return, but lights switch-on cancelled for fifth year

Manchester Christmas markets return, but lights switch-on cancelled for fifth year

Manchester’s christmas festivities have begun with the opening of the Christmas Markets
Andy Burnham’s ‘Housing First’ scheme announced for Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham’s ‘Housing First’ scheme announced for Greater Manchester

The Mayor of Great Manchester, Andy Burnham, has announced a ‘Housing First’ scheme with the aim of ending homelessness in the city
Bomb scare reported at Withington church

Bomb scare reported at Withington church

A church coffee morning took a turn when an attendee triggered a bomb scare by bringing along WWI-era explosives.
University of Manchester hosts the World Academic Summit 2024

University of Manchester hosts the World Academic Summit 2024

Delegates and speakers from around the world gathered for the annual Times Higher Education World Academic Summit hosted by the University of Manchester
Germany’s Populists Take a New Turn: ‘Left Conservatism’

Germany’s Populists Take a New Turn: ‘Left Conservatism’

Populist Sahra Wagenknecht’s rise in recent months has made her a kingmaker in east Germany, castigated her former party, Die Linke, to terminal decline, and challenged some of the current coalition government’s core policies
Inside Manchester’s Diplomatic Community: Interviews with Sarah Mangan and Kazi Ziaul Hasan

Inside Manchester’s Diplomatic Community: Interviews with Sarah Mangan and Kazi Ziaul Hasan

Manchester’s diplomatic community rarely finds itself in the news despite it being the second largest in the country. Kazi Ziaul Hasan, the Bangladeshi Assistant High Commissioner, and Sarah Mangan, the Irish Consul-General, explain the work of the city’s diplomatic missions and their relationship to students in Manchester