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Sam Attwater

Sam Attwater

Head Opinion Editor, Third-Year Modern History and Politics

“I wouldn’t go back if you paid me!”: Students start petition to lower rent price of “dreadful” Brook Hall accommodation

“I wouldn’t go back if you paid me!”: Students start petition to lower rent price of “dreadful” Brook Hall accommodation

University of Manchester students have started a petition asking for the “unnecessary raise” in rent prices to be changed
In the hot seat: MMG take on Students’ Union Executives

In the hot seat: MMG take on Students’ Union Executives

The Mancunion, in collaboration with Fuse TV, interviewed this years cohort of elected student executives about what they have been up to this term
America is no longer a reliable ally – the defence of the free world now rests with Britain

America is no longer a reliable ally – the defence of the free world now rests with Britain

Donald Trump’s election heralds a new era of American isolation at the most dangerous time. Now, protecting Western democracy is our responsibility
A fond-ish farewell? Why the demolition of Owens Park is bittersweet.

A fond-ish farewell? Why the demolition of Owens Park is bittersweet.

As Fallowfield prepares to build farewell to it’s most memorable and striking monument, the Owens Park Tower, we examine its nostalgic legacy, as well as the exciting opportunities its demolition will create
Protest takes place in front of the Pro-Life Society’s stall at Societies’ Fair

Protest takes place in front of the Pro-Life Society’s stall at Societies’ Fair

Crowds gathered as protesters held up a banner directly in front of the pro-life societies stall during the freshers fair on Thursday 19
Ignore the NIMBYs opposing Gamecock: We have to build our way out of the student housing crisis

Ignore the NIMBYs opposing Gamecock: We have to build our way out of the student housing crisis

The petition by Manchester Student Renters’ Union, Manchester Leftist Action, and others only serves to aggravate Manchester’s housing shortage
HS2 Manchester leg cut as Government claims costs are uncontrollable

HS2 Manchester leg cut as Government claims costs are uncontrollable

Rishi Sunak confirmed the cancellation of the Birmingham to Manchester Leg of HS2 at the Conservative party conference.
Students out of pocket and more occupations: University Round-up

Students out of pocket and more occupations: University Round-up

As the academic year begins, the Mancunion looks across the country for the most interesting stories affecting students at other universities
Diane Abbott will live to regret making herself a reckless martyr

Diane Abbott will live to regret making herself a reckless martyr

In comparing the prejudice faced by Jews and others to redheads, Diane Abbott has destroyed her anti-racist credentials and brought a miserable end to a remarkable legacy
GaryGate: The BBC’s (failing) quest for impartiality

GaryGate: The BBC’s (failing) quest for impartiality

In its obsession with impartiality, the BBC has put itself in an impossible situation