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Peterloo Memorial Campaign

Jeremy Corbyn speaking at Peterloo rally 14 August 2022

Peterloo march highlights continued social struggle amid current ideological divisions

By Gary Roberts | 22 August 2022News

This year’s Peterloo rally made connections between the political struggles of the past and the present, yet many Mancunians remain unaware of the significance of this democratic protest.

Peterloo massacre period art

March and protest in remembrance of Peterloo to oppose tower set to threaten massacre landmark

By Kacy Preen | 10 August 2022News

The events of the 1819 Peterloo massacre still echo in politics today, with our right to protest, strike and protect our city’s heritage under threat from elites. This year’s commemorations feature speakers, music, a talk on media democracy – and a protest to save the historic Britons Protection pub from developers.

Richard Leese

Sir Richard Leese says ‘we are open to working with anybody’ – we asked campaign groups what they thought (pt.2)

By Andrea Sandor | 31 October 2019Features

A recent blog post by Sir Richard Leese suggested the city council was doing well in its work to address the climate emergency and its handling of development issues in the city. He also said that they were willing to work with any parties interested in these issues. Five people, representing different interest groups in […]

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