Tag: Protest

Group of local people demonstrating against new bus lane plans. Credit: Holly Pritchard.

‘Does a bus lane fit here?’ Protesters hold demonstration against new bus lane plans

Early this morning a group of local residents held a demonstration against the council’s bus lane plans set for the […]

"This strike is vital" - Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

“This strike is vital” – Member of Youth Parliament for Salford supports Youth Strike for Climate

Young people in Greater Manchester are planning to join a second school strike for climate on Friday as part of a global day of protest by young people to demand action against climate change. Alex Derbyshire, 17, Member of Youth Parliament for Salford, is a strong supporter of the movement.

Say No to Tommy Robinson march and rally in London on Sunday 9th December 2018. Photo: Garry Knight

Calls for counter-protest against Tommy Robinson in Salford’s Media City

Salford anti-racist groups have vowed to protest against Tommy Robinson when he comes to Media City on Saturday February 23.

Protestors clash in Media City over Israeli hosting of Eurovision 2019

Protestors clash in Media City over Israeli hosting of Eurovision 2019

Protestors from opposing activist movements clashed in Media City over the hosting of this year’s Eurovision contest in Israel.

“It’s a national emergency”: Salford residents protest about cladding at Parliament

Residents living in tower blocks across Salford travelled to London yesterday to demand the removal of dangerous cladding from their tower blocks.

“Our voices will and must be heard”: protesters against Gaza violence

Protesters gathered in Manchester on Saturday to demonstrate against the recent violent attacks in Gaza which has left four more […]

WATCH: Kurdish protest breaks out in city centre

Kurdish communities from Greater Manchester have gathered in force to protest in Manchester Piccadilly Gardens. The protest condemns the Iraqi […]

Remainers wish Theresa May an unhappy birthday

AROUND 30,000 pro-EU supporters lined the streets of Manchester yesterday in protest at the Conservative government’s handling of Brexit negotiations in […]

Protesters challenge Government in court over decision to allow fracking sites in Manchester

MANCHESTER anti-fracking campaigners gathered outside the high court yesterday as the government’s decision to introduce fracking at a site in […]