Politics

Zack Polanski at the 2025 Green Party Leadership election results. David Mirzoeff (2025). The Green Party

How likely are ‘eco-populist’ Greens to win in Salford?

Salford Green supporters are hoping for a once-in-a-century moment in politics as the party shoots up the polls. The Green […]

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Rachel Reeves’ energy bill cut divides opinion among Salford shoppers

Shoppers in Salford have reacted to Rachel Reeves’ budget after she pledged to reduce the average annual household energy bill […]

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Salford charity welcomes government move to scrap two-child benefit cap

A Salford charity has hailed the decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap in full from next April. Caritas Salford […]

Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Walkden and Bolton South.

Council funding reset could bring real change for Salford

A Labour MP said Salford has been “left behind for too long” as she welcomed major government reforms designed to […]

Salford welcomes new Metro Bank branch as bosses pledge to "support communities"

Salford welcomes new Metro Bank branch as bosses pledge to “support communities”

A national bank has opened its newest store in Salford, sparking support from local politicians amid concerns over diminishing face-to-face […]

Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Walkden and Bolton South.

Walkden MP urges Chancellor to scrap two-child benefit cap in upcoming budget

The MP for Bolton and Walkden South has asked for the two-child benefit cap to be scrapped in the upcoming […]

"A welcome outcome, but not the final one" - Salford MP hails decision to pause green belt housing plan

“A welcome outcome, but not the final one” – Salford MP hails decision to pause green belt housing plan

The MP for Worsley and Eccles has praised the decision to pause plans to rip up a stretch of Salford […]