“I would much rather have a bed” – says homeless Afghan refugee
Homeless Afghan refugees in Manchester are still desperately looking for housing as anxieties about winter loom over their heads
General Election: Labour’s Graham Stringer says party needs to ‘reflect’ on losses after retaining seat in Blackley and Broughton
The Labour MP Graham Stringer successfully defended his position as representative in the House of Commons for Blackley and Broughton, though saw his share in the votes drop by nearly ten%.
‘They’re Thatcher’s policies’: Manchester MP slams Corbyn’s ‘big mistake’ for backing pro-EU campaign
A prominent Manchester Labour MP has criticised Jeremy Corbyn after he pledged his support to Britain remaining in the European Union.
Chilcot Inquiry delay: Public have right to know before election, say Manchester MPs
Delaying the publication of the Chilcot Inquiry into the Iraq war until after the general election is ‘simply unacceptable’ – and Manchester MPs and activists have claimed the public have a right to know before they vote.
‘Sick’ battery cages for game birds could get the chop as Manchester MPs back ban
Manchester’s MPs are giving game birds a voice and have come out in support of a leading animal charity’s call for a total ban on cages for game birds.
‘Let Fahy do his job’: John Leech dismisses calls for GMP chief to be suspended during police watchdog probe
Sir Peter Fahy should ‘get on and do’ his job, says MP John Leech, backing the Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable following a police watchdog probe.
Just not up to it? Tory website compiling Labour’s own attacks on Ed Miliband targets five Manchester MPs
Oldham MP Michael Meacher has launched a vicious attack on Conservatives after the launch of a website showing criticism of Labour leader Ed Miliband – from his own party.
MP Graham Stringer blasts Ed Miliband for ‘professional gaffe’ by not knowing own living costs
MP for Blackley and Broughton, Graham Stringer, has slammed Labour leader Ed Miliband for ’an unforgivably unprofessional campaign’, causing the party to underperform in terms of its policies and the local elections.
Manchester Jobseeker’s Allowance claim plunge is ‘too little too late’, claim MPs
The number of Mancunians applying for JSA has dropped over the last year but more needs to be done according to Labour MP Graham Stringer.
Manchester… home of British politics? Labour MP backs petition to bring Houses of Parliament to north
A petition aimed at bringing the seat of British politics to Manchester has been backed by local MP Graham Stringer
Manchester average wage needs to DOUBLE to keep up with rocketing house prices
Manchester tops the disparity table while Stockport, Bury, Rochdale and Salford all make the top 20.