Manchester council’s only African Caribbean councillor resigns after just six months in office with explosive resignation letter condemning Manchester Labour Group.
Urgent need to prioritise anti-racism in Greater Manchester schools
Report highlights racism in Manchester schools with problems of lack of teacher racial literacy, a too ‘white and narrow’ curriculum, institutionally racist police in vulnerable schools and outdated school policies.
Former Black Panther joins local community leaders for anti-racism event in Moss Side
Moss Side has historically been one of the most deprived areas in Britain, and still today it suffers from the narrative regarding the events of the 1980s and 1990s that saw widespread poverty and unemployment lead to high rates of drug-related crime and a series of shootings. However, Moss Side also consists of a bold […]
Stand Up To Racism 1 – 0 Football Lads’ Alliance
On the eve of the Manchester Arena attack anniversary Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) supporters opposed those elements of hate that exist within our society, personified in this case by the Football Lads’ Alliance (FLA) presence in Castlefield. The FLA, a far-right political organisation, announced a rally and march through central Manchester to occur just […]
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The Meteor Events Round-Up October 2025
Events and actions taking place this month.
Anti-fascists call for Manchester City Council to ban racist rallies
Anti-fascist campaigners are launching a petition aimed at preventing Manchester City Council from allowing their land to be used for racist gatherings.
Greater Manchester social movements come together to demand change
Can a coalition of social movements provide a challenge to the Labour establishment? Only time will tell.
Communities across Greater Manchester are saying ‘no’ to the far right – here’s how you can join them
A Unity Rally is set to take place in Manchester this Saturday, 10 August.
RainOnMe FC – Playing a Different Way
Women playing football is nothing new, but women being paid to play professional football is. Since 2018, professional female footballers earn £47,000 per year, a good sum by anyone’s standards but when compared with male footballers’ salaries, it’s pocket money. But it’s a start, and change only comes about when people who care, show it.