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A mixed group of protesters stands in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, with Debenhams and Starbucks visible in the background. They are behind a large Disabled People Against Cuts banner, and some people hold additional signs with slogans including "Keir Starmer want us to Die!", Welfare Not Warfare", "If our labour is less exploitable to Labour we are just disposable", and "Energy for All".

No Return to Austerity! People of Manchester take to the streets to campaign against the new cuts to benefits

By Emma White | 24 April 2025News

The protest followed the publication of a green paper by the UK government detailing cuts to disability benefits that will affect 3.1 million households by 2030. The changes are expected to take effect from November 2026.

Greater Manchester pre-budget rally hears calls to bring down Tory government

By Guest Writer | 22 November 2017Friends of The Meteor

Guest article from the Salford Star: A pre-budget rally on the steps of GMex in Manchester, last night, heard constant calls for the ‘arrogant and cruel’ Tory Government to be brought down. Speakers at the Manchester People’s Assembly rally included trade unionists, Labour Party councillors, the Canon of Manchester Cathedral, plus a message from Julie […]

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