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11th September 2026

The New Mayor: is Bev Craig already sinking in Burnham’s footsteps?

Only time will tell if Bev Craig will erase the legacy left behind by her predecessor, current PM Andy Burnham, and create a new pathway to expose Manchester’s greatness.

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Dr. Jason Arday’s death: how plagiarism allegations got us here

11th September 2026

Dr. Jason Arday’s death: how plagiarism allegations got us here

A timeline of the events that lead up to Jason Arday’s death, explained

Manchester Local Election Results 2026

24th August 2026

Manchester Local Election Results 2026

The results of the 2026 Manchester by-elections; a summary, their meaning and implications.

Study visa ban: ‘Misleading’ data used by Home Office

Study visa ban: ‘Misleading’ data used by Home Office

Should Reform UK be shown the door or given the floor: Reform Society and free speech on campus

Should Reform UK be shown the door or given the floor: Reform Society and free speech on campus

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Nobody loves Reform: What I learnt from door-knocking in Gorton and Denton

17th April 2026

Nobody loves Reform: What I learnt from door-knocking in Gorton and Denton

What do people in Gorton and Denton really think about Reform UK and the Green Party?

The conflict in the Middle East: What is happening and how is it impacting Manchester students?

The conflict in the Middle East: What is happening and how is it impacting Manchester students?

A US-Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader has plunged the Middle East into a volatile crises, sending shockwaves through global markets and directly impacting daily life for students in Manchester.

A shock election in Japan or business as usual?

A shock election in Japan or business as usual?

Sanae Takaichi and her LDP party wins big in Japan, what implications does this have for the country and the rest of the world?

‘Who is Ed Davey?’: The Liberal Democrats and their image problem

18th March 2026

‘Who is Ed Davey?’: The Liberal Democrats and their image problem

The Lib Dems are struggling to find their voice in today’s politics

How did the Greens take Gorton and Denton – and can they do it again?

15th March 2026

How did the Greens take Gorton and Denton – and can they do it again?

A stunning success in the recent by-election has put the wind in the Green Party’s sails, but to carry this success into May’s widespread local elections, they’ll need to broaden their tactics, and clarify their vision

Is Western Hegemony Dying?

Is Western Hegemony Dying?

A whirlwind January has set allies against each other, formed cracks in NATO’s impenetrable armour, and prompted a realignment of international interests. Could this be the end of the existing world order?

Interest in Education, Interest for the Rest of Your Life

25th February 2026

Interest in Education, Interest for the Rest of Your Life

Graduates have erupted in anger after Rachel Reeves froze the plan 2 repayment threshold at £29,385, sparking protests over fairness and generational inequity

Manchester’s Good Growth Fund: Is This What The City Needs?

24th February 2026

Manchester’s Good Growth Fund: Is This What The City Needs?

GMCA has announced £1 billion in housing and workspace funding – but where is the funding going, and who will really benefit?

Chinese government interference in British universities

17th February 2026

Chinese government interference in British universities

Is Chinese government interference in British universities something people should be concerned about?

US kidnaps Venezuelan president, begins selling Venezuelan oil

15th February 2026

US kidnaps Venezuelan president, begins selling Venezuelan oil

The US has captured and extradited Venezuelan president Maduro and is now facilitating the sale of Venezuelan oil. Was imperialism always this obvious?

Mixed reactions to Zack Polanski’s The Rest Is Politics Interview Raise Questions about Future Support

12th February 2026

Mixed reactions to Zack Polanski’s The Rest Is Politics Interview Raise Questions about Future Support

The appearance of the new Green Party leader on ‘The Rest is Politics’ podcast has fuelled debates online about his suitability for governance

A Red Brick Budget? The northern student’s guide to a new fiscal year

6th February 2026

A Red Brick Budget? The northern student’s guide to a new fiscal year

The 2025 Budget might provide some boons, but it won’t level the playing field for regional competition

The Silent Collapse of International Aid

6th February 2026

The Silent Collapse of International Aid

International aid is falling globally, putting thousands of lives at risk. What is behind this trend, and why is it so detrimental?

Should the UK adopt a wealth tax?

6th February 2026

Should the UK adopt a wealth tax?

Discussion of a wealth tax is on the rise; is there a case for one in the UK?

Trump’s ‘Hall of Shame’ comes as the latest attack on female reporters

21st January 2026

Trump’s ‘Hall of Shame’ comes as the latest attack on female reporters

US President Donald Trump targets women journalists as he launches a new ‘Hall of Shame’ attacking the media outlets and reporters he dislikes.

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