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Greens’ Greater Manchester plan to deliver 20,000 affordable homes

Post author:Willem Moore
Post published:5 July 2026
Post last modified:5 July 2026

As part of their campaign for the Greater Manchester mayor race, the Green Party has announced a plan to build 20,000 affordable homes in the county: Today we've launched our new Homes for Greater Manchester plan. Green Mayoral candidate Geraldine Coggins pledges to deliver 20,000 genuinely affordable homes within 10 years, end Labour's developer rip off, and put the people of Greater Manchester before profit. Vote Green… pic.twitter.com/tBHi9MHHzY — The Green Party (@TheGreenParty) July 3, 2026 Green Party are planning The Greens’ plan will be split between: Purchasing and refurbishing up to 10,000 homes. Building up to 10,000 new publicly owned…

20,000 gather in Belfast to denounce violent racist pogroms

Post author:Robert Freeman
Post published:14 June 2026
Post last modified:14 June 2026

A massive crowd of around 20,000 people turned out in Belfast on Saturday June 13 to show support for people driven from their homes by racist mobs earlier in the week. The rally, entitled Together Against Hate, was organised by United Against Racism (UAR). Speaking on Instagram, the group said: This was the biggest anti-racist mobilisation Belfast has ever seen. It reflects the revulsion felt at the 3rd consecutive year of racist pogroms. Speakers from the trade union movement, community groups, anti-racist organisers and political parties addressed the crowd. The riots that took place this week were encouraged by those at…