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Joe McFadden

Joe McFadden

Managing Editor (2022/23) | Highly Commended for Outstanding Commitment in the North (SPA Regional Awards 2023) | Highly Commended Best Arts & Culture piece in the UK (SPA National Awards 2023) | Shortlisted for Best Reporter in the UK (SPA National Awards 2021)

Conservative Party Conference Protest: In Pictures

Conservative Party Conference Protest: In Pictures

The Mancunion’s coverage of the 2021 Conservative Party Conference Protest in pictures – photos by Antonio Ross and Reece Ritchie
20,000 march down Oxford Road in protest against the Conservative Party

20,000 march down Oxford Road in protest against the Conservative Party

On Sunday 3rd October approximately 20,000 people marched down Oxford Road to protest the Conservative Party Conference.
“Tory Scum”: Young Conservatives’ flag stolen and graffitied at Freshers Fair

“Tory Scum”: Young Conservatives’ flag stolen and graffitied at Freshers Fair

Breaking News: The Manchester Young Conservatives’ flag has reportedly been stolen and graffitied at this afternoon’s Sports and Societies Fair
AUKUS explained: What you need to know about the new security pact

AUKUS explained: What you need to know about the new security pact

Australia gain access to nuclear-powered submarines, and what that means for China
Sundance London 2021: The Sparks Brothers – interview and review

Sundance London 2021: The Sparks Brothers – interview and review

Joe McFadden interviews Edgar Wright at Sundance London 2021 about his new documentary The Sparks Brothers.
Sports Societies Fair postponed amidst Oxford Road chaos

Sports Societies Fair postponed amidst Oxford Road chaos

An alternative, unofficial Sports Society Freshers Fair has taken place in the Armitage Centre following the Oxford Road flooding that has caused severe disruption across Manchester.
Disabled students feel “completely dehumanised” by last-minute sports fair

Disabled students feel “completely dehumanised” by last-minute sports fair

This year’s sports and societies fairs were meant to be the most accessible yet, but instead students were left feeling dehumanised as the rearranged fair abandoned all accessibility measures
Sundance London 2021 recap: Day 3 – CODA, Pleasure, and more

Sundance London 2021 recap: Day 3 – CODA, Pleasure, and more

The third day of Sundance London 2021 featured a wide variety of films, ranging from Sian Heder’s indie coming-of-age darling CODA to the European pornography drama Pleasure. Read on for a recap and review of day 3.
Sundance London 2021 recap: Day 2 – The Nest, Zola, and more

Sundance London 2021 recap: Day 2 – The Nest, Zola, and more

The second day of Sundance London 2021 featured a wide variety of films, ranging from 80s financial drama The Nest, starring Jude Law, to Zola, the first ever film to be based on a viral twitter thread. Read on for a recap and review of day 2.
Sundance London 2021 recap: Day 1 – Edgar Wright, Censor, and more

Sundance London 2021 recap: Day 1 – Edgar Wright, Censor, and more

The first day of Sundance London 2021 featured a wide variety of films, ranging from Edgar Wright’s music documentary The Sparks Brothers to the British indie-horror Censor. Read on for a recap and review of day 1.
Samuel Alexander occupation ends: In pictures

Samuel Alexander occupation ends: In pictures

The occupation of the Samuel Alexander building ended with a protest by Nancy Out, UoM Rent Strike, and Cops off Campus – here’s what it looked like
Promising Young Woman: The most important film of the year?

Promising Young Woman: The most important film of the year?

Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman is epitome of a #metoo film, writes Joe McFadden
Tahar Rahim’s talents can’t salvage the mediocre mess of The Mauritanian

Tahar Rahim’s talents can’t salvage the mediocre mess of The Mauritanian

The Mauritanian is a messy, generic, and frustrating waste of Tahar Rahim’s talents
MANIFF 2021: Fugitive Dreams

MANIFF 2021: Fugitive Dreams

One of the best shot independent films of recent years, Fugitive Dreams is a touching tale of homelessness, police brutality and a search for purpose
Opinion: Nancy Rothwell has failed us. Vote yes on March 8th

Opinion: Nancy Rothwell has failed us. Vote yes on March 8th

Joe McFadden outlines the argument for Nancy’s Rothwell’s removal as Vice-Chancellor and urges students to vote yes on March 8th
Disney+ Star – more content, but at what cost?

Disney+ Star – more content, but at what cost?

With hundreds more films and TV shows added to the site, has Disney Plus finally claimed top spot amidst the ‘Streaming Wars’?
Rated: The Instagram meme pages sweeping Fallowfield

Rated: The Instagram meme pages sweeping Fallowfield

Joe McFadden explores the bizarre new phenomena sweeping Fallowfield: niche meme pages
Chadwick Boseman shines in his final role in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

Chadwick Boseman shines in his final role in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ featuring great performances by Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis is a powerful exploration of artistry, race, inequality and the American dream
‘I got stopped because I’m black and wearing a tracksuit’: Zac Adan speaks out at student protest

‘I got stopped because I’m black and wearing a tracksuit’: Zac Adan speaks out at student protest

Adan was among many of the speakers at the protest to share his experience with the university
Deal or no deal? Brexit talks resume as deadline closes in

Deal or no deal? Brexit talks resume as deadline closes in

Deal or no deal? The Mancunion examines what is going on with Brexit, and how Britain could be affected if we leave the UK without a deal.