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Police officers arrest protesters in Parliament Square on 12 July 2025 who were holding placards in support of Palestine Action, which has been banned under anti-terrorism laws. Being a member of, or showing support for, the activist group is now illegal in the UK. Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Reuters

Report: Here’s What’s Happened Since the Palestine Action Ban

Harriet Williamson

This weekend more protesters will risk arrest under terror legislation by defying the proscription of Palestine Action. Here’s a run down of what’s happened since the ban.

Three young people hold up placards with collages on them

Analysis: The Police Know Nothing About Drill – and 7 Black Men Remain in Prison As a Result

Ed Gillett

Despite one overturned conviction, seven of the Manchester 10 remain in prison for a murder none of them committed. Ed Gillett reports on the dangerous consequences of police ignorance.

Feature: Westminster Says a Mayor Could Save the North East. The North East Isn’t So Sure

Moya Lothian-McLean

Westminster politicians promise devolution will put power back in the hands of people who really need it - but the reality is still very different. Moya Lothian-McLean reports from the north east.

Opinion: Britain’s Future Depends on Its Smaller Cities

Aaron Bastani

Britain is one of the most urbanised countries on earth, but this isn’t down to London. From Hull to Manchester, we must invest in our smaller cities, writes Aaron Bastani.

Report: Councils Are Paying Dodgy Bailiffs to Collect Tax Debts

Andrew Kersley

With unpaid council tax hitting a record high, councils are turning to debt collectors. But with histories of controversy and questions over their efficacy, campaigners are demanding a stop to the practice. Andrew Kersley reports.

a group of people stand in front of a window at sunset

Report: Manchester Students Are Going on Rent Strike Again

Rivkah Brown

Their first strike won them millions and inspired thousands of UK students to withhold their rent. Now, students at Manchester University are gearing up for round two. Rivkah Brown reports.

A police officer stands outside Didsbury mosque in Manchester.

Report: Black People Nearly Eight Times More Likely to Be Banned From Manchester Carnival

Moya Lothian-McLean

Novara Media has uncovered huge racial disparities in gang-related carnival bans handed out by Greater Manchester Police.

Report: Manchester Police Probably Broke the Law With ‘Racist’ Carnival Bans

Moya Lothian-McLean

Exclusive: Manchester police are investigating whether they broke the law with 'racist' letters that banned alleged 'gang members' from carnival.

Feature: The Monkeypox Vaccine Rollout Is Unfair. But Not for the Reasons You Think

Sophie Atkinson

Underfunded sexual health services and poor communication are breeding a parallel outbreak of frustration and resentment, reports Sophie Atkinson.

A protester gives a V finger sign while being handcuffed by workers on a crane

Report: After Years of Campaigning Against an Israeli Weapons Factory, It Was Direct Action That Shut It Down

Rivkah Brown

On Monday, Elbit Systems announced the sale of its Oldham factory. Over years, local activists had been gradually building momentum for the campaign – until a direct action group turbocharged it. Rivkah Brown reports.

Novara Live: Boris Johnson Betrays the North

Boris Johnson's broken promises on high speed rail have led to accusations that he has betrayed the North. We ask HS2 expert Jon Stone about whether that's true.

A demonstrator skateboards in front of a burning police vehicle during a protest against a new proposed policing bill, in Bristol, Britain, March 21, 2021

Long Read: What Happened to Kill the Bill?

Rivkah Brown

The PCSC bill is on the brink of entering law, and yet the movement to kill it has all but evaporated. Activists haven’t given up, though - they’re simply changing gear to a longer-term project of abolition. Rivkah Brown reports.

Novara Live: Manchester United Fans Shut Down Match Over Glazers

The #GlazersOut protest was the first time ever that a Premier League match has been postponed because of fans' actions. Can the movement create a revolution in club ownership?

Opinion: The Tories Treat Britain’s Regions Like Dirt Because They Think They’re Still Governing an Empire

On Tuesday, following a stand-off, Downing Street imposed a tier 3 lockdown on Greater Manchester without agreeing a support package with local leaders. Aaron Bastani argues the government's contempt for regional defiance is a vestige of Britain’s imperial past.

Report: Students Have Been Duped Into Returning to Halls – So They’re Refusing to Pay Rent

Rivkah Brown

On Tuesday, the University of Manchester joined the growing list of UK universities whose students are going on rent strike during the pandemic. Rivkah Brown reports on the student movement the pandemic has restarted.

ACFM: #ACFM Microdose: Musical Cities

The #ACFM crew take you on a tour from Detroit to Manchester, considering the cultural history and politics of the musical city.

Uniting Communities: Organising for Real Change in Greater Manchester at Christmas and Beyond

Craig Gent

This Christmas, a hard-working group of volunteers has been trying to bring some festive spirit to children and parents in their local community. It's all part of a wider effort to build up community confidence and an ethos of neighbourhood self-organisation - and an exciting example for anyone interested in community organising.

How Greater Manchester Became the Capital of Housing Action in the UK

Isaac Rose

Known for its massive homeless population, Greater Manchester has become an icon of the UK housing crisis. But with a housing action movement gathering pace and capitalising on devolution, the city has become the heart of the resistance.

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Report: Here’s What’s Happened Since the Palestine Action Ban

Harriet Williamson

Analysis: The Police Know Nothing About Drill – and 7 Black Men Remain in Prison As a Result

Ed Gillett

Feature: Westminster Says a Mayor Could Save the North East. The North East Isn’t So Sure

Moya Lothian-McLean

Opinion: Britain’s Future Depends on Its Smaller Cities

Aaron Bastani

Report: Councils Are Paying Dodgy Bailiffs to Collect Tax Debts

Andrew Kersley

Report: Manchester Students Are Going on Rent Strike Again

Rivkah Brown

Report: Black People Nearly Eight Times More Likely to Be Banned From Manchester Carnival

Moya Lothian-McLean

Report: Manchester Police Probably Broke the Law With ‘Racist’ Carnival Bans

Moya Lothian-McLean

Feature: The Monkeypox Vaccine Rollout Is Unfair. But Not for the Reasons You Think

Sophie Atkinson

Report: After Years of Campaigning Against an Israeli Weapons Factory, It Was Direct Action That Shut It Down

Rivkah Brown

Novara Live: Boris Johnson Betrays the North

Long Read: What Happened to Kill the Bill?

Rivkah Brown

Novara Live: Manchester United Fans Shut Down Match Over Glazers

Opinion: The Tories Treat Britain’s Regions Like Dirt Because They Think They’re Still Governing an Empire

Aaron Bastani

Report: Students Have Been Duped Into Returning to Halls – So They’re Refusing to Pay Rent

Rivkah Brown

ACFM: #ACFM Microdose: Musical Cities

Uniting Communities: Organising for Real Change in Greater Manchester at Christmas and Beyond

Craig Gent

How Greater Manchester Became the Capital of Housing Action in the UK

Isaac Rose

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Report: Here’s What’s Happened Since the Palestine Action Ban

Harriet Williamson

Analysis: The Police Know Nothing About Drill – and 7 Black Men Remain in Prison As a Result

Ed Gillett

Feature: Westminster Says a Mayor Could Save the North East. The North East Isn’t So Sure

Moya Lothian-McLean

Opinion: Britain’s Future Depends on Its Smaller Cities

Aaron Bastani

Report: Councils Are Paying Dodgy Bailiffs to Collect Tax Debts

Andrew Kersley

Report: Manchester Students Are Going on Rent Strike Again

Rivkah Brown

Report: Black People Nearly Eight Times More Likely to Be Banned From Manchester Carnival

Moya Lothian-McLean

Report: Manchester Police Probably Broke the Law With ‘Racist’ Carnival Bans

Moya Lothian-McLean

Feature: The Monkeypox Vaccine Rollout Is Unfair. But Not for the Reasons You Think

Sophie Atkinson

Report: After Years of Campaigning Against an Israeli Weapons Factory, It Was Direct Action That Shut It Down

Rivkah Brown

Novara Live: Boris Johnson Betrays the North

Long Read: What Happened to Kill the Bill?

Rivkah Brown

Novara Live: Manchester United Fans Shut Down Match Over Glazers

Opinion: The Tories Treat Britain’s Regions Like Dirt Because They Think They’re Still Governing an Empire

Aaron Bastani

Report: Students Have Been Duped Into Returning to Halls – So They’re Refusing to Pay Rent

Rivkah Brown

ACFM: #ACFM Microdose: Musical Cities

Uniting Communities: Organising for Real Change in Greater Manchester at Christmas and Beyond

Craig Gent

How Greater Manchester Became the Capital of Housing Action in the UK

Isaac Rose

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