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Service improvements and new electric buses announced for Bee Network
25th March 2026

Andy Burnham has announced plans for service changes and electric buses, as part of a long-term goal to improve the service and the environmental impact of the Bee Network by 2030.

Far-right harasses Hannah Spencer after speech in Piccadilly gardens
17th March 2026

Hannah Spencer escorted by police out of Piccadilly Gardens after far-right social media influencers disrupt Together Alliance launch event.

Freedom Watch GB set up debate table on campus
16th March 2026

On 19 February, Freedom Watch GB set up a debate table on campus by University Place, attempting to record and debate students in order to “challenge some of these indoctrinated students”. Freedom Watch GB is a self-proclaimed “nationwide movement of young people who refuse to inherit a future of control, big Government and managed decline”, […]

Questions over impact as BRITs come to Manchester
13th March 2026

While the BRITS came to Manchester for the first time in their 50 year history, there remains debate over the impact.

NHS find that thousands are missing out on mental health treatment
12th March 2026

The NHS has launched a major North West campaign after finding that thousands are missing out on life-changing talking therapies.

10th March 2026

With weeks of campaigning over, the results are finally in

“Innovation Hub” to be Created in William Kay House
10th March 2026

The work, due to be completed in autumn 2026, forms part of the wider Manchester 2035 strategy, which focuses on innovation and social responsibility

LeadMCR 2026: Final results revealed
5th March 2026

Your winning candidates revealed

LeadMCR 2026: The Results
5th March 2026

Follow along to find out who your next eight Executive Officers are

Students react to the University of Manchester’s world-first AI partnership with Microsoft
5th March 2026

65,000 students and staff will soon receive full access to Microsoft CoPilot as part of the partnership — but opinions on campus are mixed about its use

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Conservatives pledge to cut “dead-end” courses and reduce student loan rates
5th March 2026

Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the savings made would be rediverted towards new apprenticeships.

Green Party face accusations of family voting
5th March 2026

The Green Party are facing accusations of family voting from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Farage has reported concerns about the legitimacy of the Gorton and Denton by-election result

LeadMCR 2026: where do your candidates sit on different issues?
4th March 2026

See our sliding scales to find out

LeadMCR 2026: Polling and Priorities
2nd March 2026

What are your LeadMCR candidates’ top priorities? And what does the student body have to say?

Leaders call for an Up North Olympics to aid regeneration
2nd March 2026

Northern leaders call for the UK’s next Olympic bid to be anchored in the North of England while ensuring the long-tern benefit of communities

LeadMCR 2026 ideas statements: a brief overview
28th February 2026

An overview of this year’s LeadMCR candidate ideas statements.

26th February 2026

20 words – your LeadMCR candidates make their pitch

26th February 2026

Follow along on a laptop for our updates and coverage

Labour accused of using fake tactical voting organisation
26th February 2026

A new controversy has emerged out of the Gorton and Denton by-election

Gorton and Denton By-Election: Three-Way Race Heats Up
25th February 2026

In a tight 3-way race, Labour and Greens are pulling out all the stops to make it across the finish line, but risk clearing Reform’s path in the process