How One Of Manchester’s Best Buildings Was Saved: The Miraculous Story of the Manchester Monastery

In 2026, Gorton Monastery celebrates 30 years since the founding of the Monastery of St Francis and Gorton Trust & our other reports

Apr 7

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What Makes an Activist? Zoe’s Story

A well overdue upload of our latest podcast and an update on The Northern Rose.

Apr 1

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March 2026

Who Runs Britain's Town Square? Why the UK Needs Its Own Social Media

Dr North discusses the possibility of the UK building a social media platform free from US control.

Mar 27

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February 2026

Reform sent packing: The Greens win in Gorton & Denton

Hannah Spencer elected as MP for Gorton & Denton as the people reject Labour and Reform in a election that turned nasty.

Feb 27

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Britain First National Rally in Manchester: The North Left to Look After Itself

Henry North reflects on Britain First’s march in Manchester and his considered lack of support from the South.

Feb 23

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How Singapore Fixed Its Housing Problem, And Could We Do The Same Here?

Dr Adam North explains what Singapore did to fix their housing crisis.

Feb 10

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Where We Get Our News Now - And Why It Matters

In this episode, we break down a recent Ofcom report examining where people in the UK now get their news - and what that shift means for public…

Feb 5

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January 2026

The UK and EU Must Stop Relying on US Internet Technology and Build Their Own

With the US threatening war over the acquisition of Greenland, it is important to reflect on our vulnerability to US technological hegemony.

Jan 22

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Why Do Reform Keep Adding Tories to Their Ranks?

With Nadhim Zahawi joining the Tories today, it raises the question, why are so many Tories turning to Reform?

Jan 12

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This Is What Protest Policing Looks Like in Greater Manchester

A first-hand account of how heavy-handed policing outside an Ashton-under-Lyne event raises serious questions about protest, accountability, and…

Jan 10

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Why Do Women Runners Face Abuse? - Findings from New UK Study

In this episode, Adam speaks with Dr Caroline Miles and Dr Rosemary Broad from the University of Manchester about their new research into the abuse…

Jan 7

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Privatisation by Stealth: VCSEs, Corporate Contracts & the Erosion of NHS Care (NHS Privitisation Part 2):

Inside the slow erosion of NHS mental health care through outsourcing, fragmentation and political choice.

Jan 5

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