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Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham is on stage at this is the North conference, addressing the crowd using a persuasive gesture. He wears black-rimmed glasses, a dark suit jacket and white shirt (no tie).

“We are going to make 2023 a fightback year. We need to change the conversation.”

By Gary Roberts | December 1, 2022News

Wednesday 30 November saw local leaders gather at Friends Meeting House for the sixth annual meeting of The People’s Powerhouse. Those in attendance included Andy Burnham, Nazir Afzal, Bev Craig, Steve Rotherham, Tracy Brabin and Oliver Coppard. The Meteor went along to hear what they had to say.

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Labour Leader Keir Starmer on stage at the 2022 Labour Party conference

The Labour Party are riding high in the polls but where does Manchester figure in their plans?

By Gary Roberts | October 14, 2022News

Last month’s Labour Party conference was positive and hopeful. There now seem to be some policies and plans coming together – but what does it mean for Manchester?

A waiting crowd gathers outside Manchester Cathedral for the Enough is Enough rally.

Manchester says: Enough is Enough

By Alice Toomer-McAlpine, Eddie Toomer-McAlpine | September 1, 2022News

Enough Is Enough campaign launches in Manchester with thousands joining together to hear rousing speeches from union leaders, MPs and community groups.

Andy Burnham announces new taskforce to save Oldham Athletic Football Club

By Guest Writer | June 22, 2022Friends of The Meteor

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham announces new taskforce for supporter-led football with plans to put fans in control of crisis hit Oldham Athletic

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100,000km ridden on Bee Network hire scheme bicycles

By Conrad Bower | April 13, 2022News

The distinctive yellow bikes have collectively racked up a colossal distance travelled since the start of the trial period in Manchester, last November.

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The ‘anti refugee’ bill: Manchester takes a stand

By Alex King | March 23, 2022News

Demo in St Peter’s Square sees those with first-hand experience of trying to stay in the UK after fleeing their homes speak out against the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill.

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Legislative theatre: enhancing and diversifying democracy, with a smile

By Conrad Bower | March 12, 2022Features

Legislative theatre is flipping the power dynamics between the homeless and policy makers in GM, creating new workable policies drafted by people with experience of homelessness and tailored to their needs.

Can a GM Land Commission create a more equitable and sustainable development agenda?

By Conrad Bower | February 12, 2022Features

Andy Burnham promised a Greater Manchester Land Commission in his manifesto. We talk to Neil McInroy, chair of the Liverpool Land Commission, to see what the process can offer GM, and report the latest developments on Burnham’s promise.

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Revealed: Temporary accommodation going through the roof in Greater Manchester

By Conrad Bower | January 15, 2022Features

Official figures show the number of homeless households living in temporary accommodation is rocketing across Greater Manchester, with Manchester showing the biggest rise of all.

Human rights declaration held by Eleanor Roosevelt

Students create ‘Poetic Declaration of Human Rights’ for Greater Manchester

By Conrad Bower | December 14, 2021News

School children across Greater Manchester inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have created a collection of poetry based on each of the Articles within it.

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