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Greater Manchester Tenants Union: two years of successful campaigns and fighting for housing rights

By Katie Johnson | 29 December 2022Features

Over two-fifths (45%) of England’s private renters have been victims of illegal behaviour from a landlord or letting agent. Greater Manchester Tenants Union (GMTU) have spent the past two years fighting for renters’ rights so that everyone has access to an affordable, secure and decent home.

Dream Weavers Gathering: ‘striving for a liberated world healed by justice and equity’

By Conrad Bower | 10 June 2022News

Four-day festival in Manchester, 19-22 June, aims to reconnect and invigorate activists and campaigners across the Greater Manchester region.

Mark Thomas loves Manchester for its ‘radicalism and creativity’

By James KA Baker | 8 March 2019Culture

Outspoken comedian, activist and anarchist Mark Thomas is bringing his current show, ‘Check Up: Our NHS @ 70’ to HOME, Manchester, 8 pm on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 March. The Meteor spoke to Mark on his previous visit to Manchester when he performed at the Lush Showcase.  He talked about his thoughts and feelings […]

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