Greens Manchester mayor campaign in full flow, other parties nowhere in sight

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It’s just over five weeks until the people of Greater Manchester elect Andy Burnham’s replacement as mayor of the combined authority (GMCA) area. The Green Party is wasting no time in campaigning before 30 July. Less than a day after the Makerfield by-election result, the Green Party gathered for what, on paper, was their official candidate announcement. But behind the scenes and away from the screens, the party wheels were in full motion on 20 June at the Manchester Friends (Quaker) Meeting House. By the time speeches began at 2pm, the Green machine had already cleared out a hall-space full of…

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Shadow equalities minister wants any explanation other than racism for Black maternal deaths

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Shadow Equalities Minister Claire Coutinho has suggested that we need to be “clear-eyed” when considering the issue of Black maternal deaths. Apparently, ‘the left’ (and also, you know, the NHS) are too quick to blame racism for the fact that Black people are three times more likely to die during childbirth. We’re having this whole ridiculous ‘debate’ again because, over the last week, Reform leader Nigel Farage has redoubled his attacks on DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives. Those of us who don’t receive our talking points directly from Trump’s fascist America may know these better as EDI (Equality, Diversity and…

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‘Beloved youth’ abducted at gunpoint by Israeli forces alongside three other women

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The Director of Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice and Evangelical Lutheran Pastor, Munther Isaac, has posted a statement from Bishop Dr. Imad Haddad on the abduction of a young member of their church community in Birzeit, located in the occupied West Bank. As the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan and the Holy Land, Haddad has demanded the immediate release of Natalie Abudayyeh as he joins the Birzeit and Beit Jala communities in: earnest prayer for Natalie’s safety and freedom. Moreover, the Christian leader has made a plea to “friends, partners and siblings in Christ” to: demand an…

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