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27th November 2023 | By Cian Mullen

Outraged community protests as man was ‘punched five times’ in handcuffs

A small crowd gathered outside Stretford Police Station on Monday 6th November in response to a controversial video of police officers arresting a man.  This...

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7th November 2023 | By Meg Jones

“This is the fight of our time” – over 80 organisations unite in bid to make change at the Make Amazon Pay Summit

The first ever summit to 'Make Amazon Pay' was held at the Manchester Mechanics Institute over the weekend.

26th October 2023 | By Anna Klekot

‘Safer streets’ planters in Withington: residents split over whether they help or are a hindrance

Residents in Withington have raised their concerns over the recent instillation of planters on nine junctions in the area.

19th October 2023 | By Thomas Why

‘We are trans and we are human’ chant Manchester trans rights protest in the face of adversity

Crowds of protesters filled the square outside of Manchester Central Convention Complex on Sunday in support of the trans community.  The protest was in response...

4th October 2023 | By Matthew Barber

Protesters gather outside Conservative party conference claiming Tories are lurching to the far right

A crowd of Brexit supporters gathered at Manchester’s Central Library – a stone’s throw away from the Conservative party conference – waving EU flags and...

4th October 2023 | By Thomas Why

Manchester students ‘disillusioned’ by Conservative party conference

Speaking to students, it was clear that they were aware the Tory Party Conference was happening, but unsure how and why it would affect them...

23rd March 2023 | By Benjamin Golaub

University of Manchester student protesters evicted by bailiffs after 10 week strike

Rent strike students from the University of Manchester have been evicted from the Simons building bringing an end to the 10-week occupation. At 5.20am bailiffs...

6th December 2022 | By Elena John

Animal Rebellion protestors arrested in Manchester Michelin star restaurant

Taking a stance against animal cruelty and wealth inequality Animal Rebellion protestors have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass following an incident at a MICHELIN Star restaurant in...

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23rd April 2022 | By Benjamin Golaub

Oldham vs Salford suspended after fans storm the pitch with one minute to go

Oldham’s game against Salford was postponed after fans stormed the pitch in protest at the club’s ownership. The owner of Oldham, Abdallah Lemsagam, has been...

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23rd February 2022 | By Marina Argirova

SOS NHS demonstration in St Peter’s Square to demand £20m emergency funding

More than 40 organisations associated with the NHS will gather in St Peter’s Square this Saturday to protest against the Health and Care Bill 2021. ...

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16th February 2022 | By Marina Argirova

Huge turnout for energy cap bill protest in Manchester city centre

Manchester’s People Assembly organised a national protest against the increase in the national living cost.  The People’s Assembly had organised for the protest to take...

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9th February 2022 | By Marina Argirova

Make Votes Matter demonstration against plans to make ID compulsory in polling station

Political activists gathered in St Peter’s Square to defend democratic rights they say are under threat from government plans in the Elections Bill. Protesters came...

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2nd February 2022 | By Hannah Wintle

Manchester to protest a rise in household energy bills and rise in national insurance increases

A demonstration “demanding action to tackle the cost of living crisis” has been organised in response to the planned rise in household energy bills. Protesters are demanding...

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27th October 2021 | By Rebecca Redican

Banner making event gets a ‘shocking’ turnout ahead of Girls Night In protest

The University of Manchester hosted a banner making event ahead of the Girls Night In protest at St Peter’s Square. The protest is calling for a boycott of...

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20th October 2021 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine

‘Human rights, where are you?’ Eritrean community protest killings of refugees in Libya

Hundreds of Eritreans staged a protest in Manchester after 5,000 refugees were arrested and at least six were killed in Libya.  The protesters began in...

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7th October 2021 | By Hattie Payne

Peaceful protesters gather in St Peter’s Square to oppose Tory party conference in Manchester

A group of protesters came together in St Peter’s Square on Tuesday evening to take a stance against the Tory Party Conference. I was at the peaceful...

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3rd October 2021 | By Megan Traviss

Hundreds gather in Manchester to protest against Brexit as Tory party conference lands in the city

Hundreds of protestors gather in St. Peter's Square in Manchester to demonstrate against Brexit and the Conservative government ahead of the Conservative Party conference in the city.

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10th May 2021 | By Paolo Granelli

Protesters gather in Piccadilly Gardens amid forced evictions in Sheikh Jarrah

Crowds gathered behind the Queen Victoria monument in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens on Sunday to protest against the eviction of Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh...

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28th March 2021 | By Georgina Randall

Police accused of ‘shoving and kicking’ protestors at ‘Kill The Bill’ protest in city centre

Legal observers at Manchester’s ‘Kill The Bill’ protest yesterday (Saturday) said police became “heavy handed” with protestors after tram lines were blocked at St Peter’s Square. ...

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21st March 2021 | By Rory Gannon

Demonstrators take to the streets in Manchester against anti-protest bill

Hundreds gathered in Manchester yesterday afternoon (March 20) to demonstrate against a bill that would restrict the freedom of assembly in the UK. Protesters assembled...