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Is marrying a foreigner now exclusively a privilege of the rich?

Is marrying a foreigner now exclusively a privilege of the rich?

As the government desperately tries to cling to power they’ve announced yet another crackdown on immigration. Infuriating changes to family and skilled worker visas are set to take effect in April and they’re going to make marrying a foreigner a privilege of the rich

Is there anything the Tories won’t do for the Rwanda bill?

A recent parliamentary report opposed the Rwanda bill for its human rights violations, but apparently, that is not enough to stop Rishi Sunak and his government; How far are they truly prepared to go?
Politically correct me if I’m wrong: Esther McVey, Rishi Sunak, and the contradiction of “common sense”

Politically correct me if I’m wrong: Esther McVey, Rishi Sunak, and the contradiction of “common sense”

The Tories’ war on woke has led to Esther McVey – the notoriously far-right MP – being appointed as “Common Sense Minister”, calling into question the true intentions of the war on wokeism
Manchester Young Conservatives versus Manchester Labour Students: Head-to-head

Manchester Young Conservatives versus Manchester Labour Students: Head-to-head

Disclaimer: they refused to. Nevertheless, in the Opinion section’s new Contrarian Column, the Manchester Young Conservatives and Manchester Labour Students share their political views
Lack of organised student presence at the Conservative Party Conference: Is our generation becoming less politically vocal?

Lack of organised student presence at the Conservative Party Conference: Is our generation becoming less politically vocal?

In the 1980s, student political organisation in Manchester was rampant: but at the Conservative Party Conference, it seemed like students are decreasingly involved in politics and protests
Catch a dronkey to Opera House Manchester

Catch a dronkey to Opera House Manchester

A brand-new production of Shrek is coming to the Opera House, starring Joanne Clifton as Princess Fiona
In Liz we Truss: Getting Britain moving Tory-style

In Liz we Truss: Getting Britain moving Tory-style

‘Woke’ students, angry Tories, and middle-aged Dads unite: our new ‘In Liz We Truss’ playlist fulfils the PMs political dreams with plenty of 90s classics to “get Britain moving”
Should the NHS be seen as a charity?

Should the NHS be seen as a charity?

Anna Nixon explains why it is the government’s responsibility to fund the NHS – not the public’s
Conservatives in Manchester: What’s the story with the Tories?

Conservatives in Manchester: What’s the story with the Tories?

Yes, the Conservative Party Conference was a joke – but Tory rule is anything but funny.
20,000 march down Oxford Road in protest against the Conservative Party

20,000 march down Oxford Road in protest against the Conservative Party

On Sunday 3rd October approximately 20,000 people marched down Oxford Road to protest the Conservative Party Conference.
“Tory Scum”: Young Conservatives’ flag stolen and graffitied at Freshers Fair

“Tory Scum”: Young Conservatives’ flag stolen and graffitied at Freshers Fair

Breaking News: The Manchester Young Conservatives’ flag has reportedly been stolen and graffitied at this afternoon’s Sports and Societies Fair
Confessions of a closet Tory

Confessions of a closet Tory

The results of the most recent election has made ‘closet tories’ feel more confident in revealing their true identity on campus, Ellie Martin reveals
Review: Sorry We Missed You

Review: Sorry We Missed You

Writer Jade Yong takes a look at Ken Loach’s latest film
I have as much chance of ending austerity as this budget

I have as much chance of ending austerity as this budget

Matthew Gold argues that the Conservatives’ 2018 budget is about as far away from genuinely ending austerity as any of us are and Hammond’s pledges are just more Tory policies which benefit only the richest in society.
Carillion’s dirty papers

Carillion’s dirty papers

Parliament voted to release the government’s risk assessments of Carillion… and they are devastating

Trump and Farage are role models for aspiring politicians

The successes of Donald Trump and Nigel Farage can act as inspiration for a renewal of passion in politics

A Response: We are not sorry for protesting against the Tories

The women responsible for decapitating a cardboard cut-out of Margaret Thatcher at Welcome Fair reply to accusations of “double standards” on the student left

Top 5: Books the Tories should read

Joely Thomas has some reading recommendations for the Tories and their supporters

People’s Assembly National Week of Action

This week saw the People’s Assembly’s Week of Action protesting the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester

Here’s to you, 2011

Riots in Britain and revolution abroad – it’s been a turbulent year in politics. Andrew Williams looks back, and asks what might be in store for the year ahead