Strike in a Twitter generation: Public sector workers stage walk out across Manchester and showcase fight online
The epicentre of strike action in Manchester will be a huge strike rally in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens from 12.30pm.
Green Party see red with petition against BBC’s ‘media blackout’ and ‘UKIP hysteria’ – nearing 40,000 supporters
A petition calling for an end to the BBC’s ‘media blackout’ against the Green Party has reached 38,850 signatures – and counting.
Manchester Green Party candidate: We are most popular party in UK… we just lack cash to win votes
The Green Party stood candidates in all 32 of Manchester City’s wards, they came second in 13 wards.
North West European elections 2014 round-up: Victory for Labour as BNP and Lib Dems wiped off map
UKIP have three North West MEPs, while the Conservatives hold two seats after gaining only 20.1% of the North West vote.
Rochdale council elections 2014 round-up: Labour tighten grip and shrug off UKIP threat as European ‘blip’
The evening at Rochdale Town Hall seemed tense at first, with people excitedly awaiting the results after counting began at 10.20pm
Barton Moss fracking protest: Green Party leaders urge police to ‘take responsibility’ over alleged brutality
Leading members of the Green Party, including Baroness Jenny Jones, have requested a meeting to discuss the ‘appalling’ police tactics at Barton Moss.
Barton Moss anti-fracking protesters ordered to leave IGas site following 1,200 strong march in Manchester
The judge has upheld the possession order submitted by Peel Holdings, who own the Barton Moss site, forcing protesters to leave by noon tomorrow
‘Scrap HS2’, demand North West Green Party in Piccadilly protest – claiming it is not travel for ‘ordinary people’
Angry members of the Green Party gathered outside Piccadilly Station to protest against HS2 rail
‘No easy decisions’: Future of six Manchester libraries still uncertain as council give campaigners June deadline
Sir Richard Leese said difficult decisions have to be made