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GRT History Month should reflect an honest history: a history of land struggles and state harassment

By Sean Benstead | 24 June, 2021Friends of The Meteor

In this piece for GRT History Month, Sean Benstead ties together anti-GRT racism within the Labour party, land policy, and the government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.

Save Hough End playing fields campaigners

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

By Alex King | 8 June, 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.”

Manchester

We have a collective right to Manchester — let’s proclaim it

By Sean Benstead | 3 June, 2021Friends of The Meteor

Our report on public land privatisation published two weeks ago has sparked a political debate across our city on how we might better manage our public assets. Here we publish reflections from an organiser at Greater Manchester Labour for a Green New Deal.

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The privatisation of Manchester

By Guest Writer | 26 May, 2021Friends of The Meteor

As Manchester becomes increasingly gentrified and local communities are priced out, a new report on the city’s land use has found a pattern of privatisation and sell-offs – aided and abetted by its Labour council.

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