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Alex King

Alex is a journalist and is our Communications & Marketing lead. He has particular interests in the climate crisis, industrial relations, local government and political economy.

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Muzzled councillors, tipped to replace Leese, unable to respond to calls for climate action

By Alex King | October 1, 2021News

Campaigners are calling on Sir Richard Leese’s successor to “hit the reset button” when it comes to action on climate change. Councillors unable to respond due to being whipped into silence by Labour Group.

Terry Smith and Sue Smith in Rochdale

Rochdale’s community-led housing pioneers lead the way to more social homes

By Alex King | August 27, 2021Features

Terry and Sue Smith have set up a housing co-operative to build homes for the community in Langley. ‘Rochdale is the birthplace of co-operation. We’re channelling that spirit.’

Police in Greater Manchester

Manchester council scraps school-based police officers

By Alex King | July 20, 2021News

While anti-racism campaigners welcomed the move as “an important step”, they warn it “does not go anywhere near far enough” to remove police influence in Manchester’s schools.

land commission

Put people – not profit – at heart of land use, says Liverpool Land Commission

By Alex King | July 6, 2021News

England’s first Land Commission, facilitated by the Manchester-based Centre for Local Economic Strategies, said Liverpool’s leaders should recognise “the true social purpose of land” rather than seeing it just as a “commodity”.

CLES welcomes Sarah Longlands as new chief executive

By Alex King | June 30, 2021News

Former director of IPPR North and advocate for regional development in the North of England joined the Manchester-based ‘think and do’ tank in June.

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University of Manchester under pressure to cut ties with Tel Aviv University

By Alex King | June 22, 2021News

The Manchester university highlights that the partnership is based on UK government guidance, but academics say it violates the institution’s publicly espoused values of anti-racism.

Hulme residents opposing proposed student tower blocks

Hulme residents oppose new student tower blocks and call for community facilities

By Alex King | June 15, 2021News

Hulme residents took to the streets to make their opposition clear to more student tower blocks. “There is nothing else for older people here,” says Sally, who has lived in Hulme since 1969.

Save Hough End playing fields campaigners

‘It makes Manchester special’ – locals slam plans to build on Hough End playing fields

By Alex King | June 8, 2021Features

“I’m not a quiet, retiree type… I’ve run thousands of miles on this field. It’s a beautiful space” Phil says. “I have used this field a massive amount. I have walked my dogs and brought my kids here for years. They are going to take it away. Somebody should shout about it.”

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How Manchester’s bus drivers beat ‘fire and rehire’

By Alex King | May 29, 2021Friends of The Meteor

After 85 days on strike, Manchester’s bus drivers have forced corporate giant Go Ahead to abandon its plans to fire and rehire almost 500 workers – it’s a victory not only for them, but for workers across the country.

fire and rehire

Manchester bus drivers win fire and rehire battle with Go North West

By Alex King | May 20, 2021News

The deal agreed between Unite and Go North West contains several key victories for the drivers, including a pledge from both Go North West and its parent company Go Ahead Group not to use fire and rehire tactics in future.

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