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Greater Manchester MPs oppose no-deal Brexit and back people’s vote

Greater Manchester MPs oppose no-deal Brexit and back people’s vote

Parliament rejects a number of amendments backed by Greater Manchester MPs, that include renegotiation with the EU, and legislating for a second referendum

Listen to your Public!- Where Party leadership is going wrong

Listen to your Public!- Where Party leadership is going wrong

Luke O Hane argues that listening to the views of the general public may help Theresa May to gain more confidence within her Brexit negotiations.

Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing

Bella Jewell reviews the latest show at the Manchester Art Gallery – Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing – one of 12 exhibitions taking place across the UK to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death

Exclusive: Risk assessment reveals how UoM could be impacted by a no-deal Brexit

Exclusive: Risk assessment reveals how UoM could be impacted by a no-deal Brexit

A new document seen by The Mancunion sets out potential problems that UoM might face if the UK crashes out of the European Union without a deal on the 29th of March

Brexit and the environment

Brexit and the environment

Amelia Kent explores the impact that the Brexit deal might have on environmental legislation

Who is wearing Brexit’s suicide vest now?

Who is wearing Brexit’s suicide vest now?

Jamie Chalmers looks at the Conservative cabinet in the wake of mass resignations over Brexit and how increasingly delicate democracy is looking within this government.

Brexit: the threat to the transfer market and competitive balance of the Premier League

Brexit: the threat to the transfer market and competitive balance of the Premier League

Sam McGonigle takes a look at how Brexit could cause massive changes to the Premier League.

Debt crisis on the horizon for UK higher education

Debt crisis on the horizon for UK higher education

With a total debt estimated at close to £1 Trillion, the U.K. Higher Edication sector could be in turmoil, especially with the threat of Brexit.

Prepare for ‘possible disaster’ post-Brexit say academics

Prepare for ‘possible disaster’ post-Brexit say academics

Oxford’s Chris Gosden has led calls to tackle the crippling uncertainty for UK Institutions

Students “neglected” in latest Budget

Students “neglected” in latest Budget

The Chancellor’s ‘end to austerity’ fell short of the mark in some people’s eyes, but other students remain unconvinced that the UK deficit has been tackled

Brexit from the other side

Brexit from the other side

Isidora Cortes-Monroy adds to the ever-growing discourse on the infamous Brexit with an international student’s perspective

‘Jam Jar’ republics and EU conspiracies: colonial hangovers in Brexit

‘Jam Jar’ republics and EU conspiracies: colonial hangovers in Brexit

George Walker argues that the Conservative party have adopted an imperialistic and culturally ignorant attitude towards Brexit, putting the future of Britain at risk.

Politicians have “moral obligation” to prevent no-deal Brexit, says Russell Group chair

Politicians have “moral obligation” to prevent no-deal Brexit, says Russell Group chair

Sir Anton Muscatelli has attacked politicians over the uncertainty of an EU exit

Fear that Brexit will cause academic elitism

Fear that Brexit will cause academic elitism

Security provided for less prestigious institutions through the bottom-up structure of European Union programmes could be lost post-Brexit.

‘No Deal’ Brexit expected to cause chaos in Manchester

‘No Deal’ Brexit expected to cause chaos in Manchester

Council leaders across the city have announced contingency plans as the threat of a No Deal Brexit increases

In conversation with Jack Tindale, Policy Connect

In conversation with Jack Tindale, Policy Connect

Bella Jewell interviews Jack Tindale from Policy Connect ahead of the Design Manchester Festival, uncovering his views on the role of the Arts in Education, Policymaking, and the impact on the Design Sector post-Brexit

Chuka Umunna brings People’s Vote campaign to UoM

Chuka Umunna brings People’s Vote campaign to UoM

Labour MP Chuka Umunna visited his old university, UoM, to discuss the People’s Vote campaign with students.

UK’s turns to African trade partners as Brexit looms

UK’s turns to African trade partners as Brexit looms

Sophie Marriott writes: Theresa May’s visit to the UK’s closest partners in Africa displays the paternalism and imperialism still present in global trade

NHS England struggling to hold on to new midwives

NHS England struggling to hold on to new midwives

The Royal College of Midwives revealed the NHS only gains 1 midwife for every 30 trained

Brexit is the greatest threat to Higher Education warns UCU Chief

Brexit is the greatest threat to Higher Education warns UCU Chief

“A deal or no-deal Brexit is the biggest challenge facing higher education and the country”, says Sally Hunt.