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Gorton and Denton by-election: live coverage

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Labour accused of using fake tactical voting organisation

Labour accused of using fake tactical voting organisation

A new controversy has emerged out of the Gorton and Denton by-election
Fractured British Left on campus: Interviews with Manchester Labour Students and Manchester Student Left

Fractured British Left on campus: Interviews with Manchester Labour Students and Manchester Student Left

To gain a better understanding of national politics impact on campus politics, we sat down with committee members from Manchester Labour Students and Manchester Students Left.
V-Levels: Starmer’s Bold Attempt to Improve Education

V-Levels: Starmer’s Bold Attempt to Improve Education

Announcement of Labour’s new approach to education qualifications V-Levels calls into question Government approach to education policy
From Foreign Policy to Football: Starmer gained nothing from Maccabi intervention

From Foreign Policy to Football: Starmer gained nothing from Maccabi intervention

After years of criticism over its stance on Israel, Labour’s decision to oppose Birmingham’s ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans has ignited a political firestorm
In with the new: Has the World Transformed epitomised the change in Britains Left?

In with the new: Has the World Transformed epitomised the change in Britains Left?

With the rapid rise and fall of Your Party, the rebranding of the Greens as Britain’s leading socialists, and the shockwaves in Europe echoing across our island, is the British left taking a step forward?
Despite Brexit, British politics is looking distinctly European

Despite Brexit, British politics is looking distinctly European

British politics is in a period of flux – the rise of Reform, a fractured political landscape and the rise of influential local politicians. But is the UK looking more like a European democracy, and why?
Labour fiercely divided on “shake up” of welfare system

Labour fiercely divided on “shake up” of welfare system

Opposition to plans to cut £5 billion from welfare spending has resulted in the resignations of Labour politicians
Youth resistance meets Farage in Doncaster

Youth resistance meets Farage in Doncaster

Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, was met with organised protest at a rally in Doncaster
Runcorn by-election: warning bells ring for Labour

Runcorn by-election: warning bells ring for Labour

By-election win for Reform places more pressure on Keir Starmer and the Labour Party
Reform UK: A new force in Welsh politics

Reform UK: A new force in Welsh politics

Reform UK are hot on the tails of Plaid Cymru ahead of the 2026 Senedd election
Labour’s WhatsApp scandal is an insight into the dark side of politics

Labour’s WhatsApp scandal is an insight into the dark side of politics

Andrew Gwynne’s unceremonious sacking and suspension brings deeper questions about the nature of politics
Greater Manchester MP, Andrew Gwynne, suspended from Labour

Greater Manchester MP, Andrew Gwynne, suspended from Labour

Andrew Gwynne MP has been suspended alongside 11 Greater Manchester Labour councillors
Are the Conservatives recovering after their catastrophic defeat?

Are the Conservatives recovering after their catastrophic defeat?

Are recent Council by-election victories across the country a sign that the Conservatives are now on the road to recovery?
John Prescott: Do we need more working-class figures in mainstream politics?

John Prescott: Do we need more working-class figures in mainstream politics?

The former Deputy Prime Minister’s recent death mounts a significant question of class and representation in British politics
Following their ‘landslide’ victory, what threats do Labour face in Greater Manchester?

Following their ‘landslide’ victory, what threats do Labour face in Greater Manchester?

Labour’s performance in Manchester in the last general election was the best its ever been – but the party’s position is more precarious than you might think
Is the UK’s electoral system in desperate need of reform?

Is the UK’s electoral system in desperate need of reform?

There are many electoral systems to choose from, but which one best promotes democracy while ensuring effective governance?
The UK 2024 Election: Tory defeat, ‘Labour landslide’, and the surge of populism

The UK 2024 Election: Tory defeat, ‘Labour landslide’, and the surge of populism

After a ground-breaking July General Election; the dust has settled – let’s break down what happened
Lessons from discontent: What Keir Starmer must learn from the August riots

Lessons from discontent: What Keir Starmer must learn from the August riots

What Keir Starmer must learn from the August riots about immigration debates and the use of social media
A rundown of Manchester’s mayoral and local council elections

A rundown of Manchester’s mayoral and local council elections

On May 2, Manchester voted for their local candidates and mayor, choosing to re-elect Andy Burnham for Mayor of Greater Manchester