While filming an interview at the Stockport Unity Rally, we suddenly had an unexpected appearance. Moments like this remind us what it's like reporting on the ground - unpredictable and sometimes comical. Full Unity Rally video out on our YouTube now. #UnityRally #manchester #IndependentMedia

At the Stockport Unity Rally one attendee told us they came because hatred and racism are rising - and politicians are enabling it. Full video available on our YouTube #UnityRally #StandUpToRacism #Stockport #CommunitySolidarity #manchester

In a conversation on Bold Politics, George Monbiot breaks down the pressure journalists face to "conform to the demands of economic power" - and what happens when they don't. As an independent media outlet in Manchester, we're not owned by billionaires or corporate backers. #manchester

Today is D Day for the ICB in Manchester on deciding whether to hand NHS patient data to Palantir - a company with deep ties to US military and surveillance agencies. To sign the open letter visit charmmentalhealth.org/no-palantir/ #nhs #palantir #manchester #ai #publichealth

In this clip, Markus talks about the importance of showing solidarity, even if the industrial action is not directly involving your workplace. As the Birmingham bin strike shows, when workers come together in solidarity, improved working conditions and pay can be achieved for all. #manchester

Your Party co-founder Zarah Sultana explains how the left can beat the far-right with a positive vision of hope, dignity and an affordable future. At a time with growing political uncertainty, Zarah argues that only a broad, hopeful, working-class movement can defeat it. #yourparty #UKpolitics

eteran trade unionist lan explains why unionising isn't radical - it's common sense. With living standards falling and jobs disappearing, he argues that collective action is the only way to protect workers. #unions #collectiveaction #beenetwork #fairpay #manchester

In this clip from The Northern Rose Podcast, Dr. Adam North discusses how language shapes the way we view working-class communities. He argues that calling an area “rough’ can strip away empathy for people who aren’t involved in crime. #inequality #racism #ukpolitics #manchester

How important are national politics to our everyday lives? It’s likely no surprise, but very. At The Northern Rose, we are trying to bring everyday issues back on the radar. thenorthernrose.com or follow the link in our in the YouTube for more.

A clip from one of our podcasts where Joe Wright from Tax Justice UK breaks down how extreme wealth keeps growing - and where it really comes from. Full podcast episodes available at www.thenorthernrose.com or watch on our YouTube #wealthtax #taxjustice #manchester #nhs #UKpolitics

In this clip from The Guardian, Owen Jones and Rutger Bergman discuss how capitalism has created a world full of “bullshit jobs” - work that even the people doing it know it doesn’t need to exist. For more, head over to www.thenorthernrose.com #Bullshitjobs #TheGuardian #capitalism #inequality

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent. Today, on Armistice Day, we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live in peace and freedom. We will remember them. #armisticeday

In this clip from The Northern Rose Podcast, campaigners from the #someoneIknew campaign talk about reclaiming their stories of sexual violence - and how the far right has tried to weaponise women’s trauma to spread hate against refugees and trans people. #feminism #solidarity #activism

Bus Drivers Still Fighting For Fair Pay - 16 Years Later In 2009, Manchester bus drivers went on strike after their company prioritised shareholder dividends over staff pay. 16 years later, in 2025, they’re back on the picket line - fighting the same battle. #busstrike #workersrights #manchester

Annabel, a retired nurse, shares how years of cuts and neglect have left Manchester’s community mental health services in crisis. She explains that people are dying from physical health problems after being stepped away from support. #manchester #mentalhealthcrisis #austerity #mentalhealth

Jeremy Corbyn talks about why so many people have been left behind by politics - and why Your Party aims to be a real home for these communities. For our full interview with Jeremy & Zarah Sultana, you can follow the link in our bio to our YouTube. #yourparty #ReformUK #UKpolitics #manchester

Dr. Adam North argues that meaningful change doesn’t wait for the masses - it starts with a committed few. Discover how small groups shift the narrative, reshape power and move history. Read more at www.thenorthernrose.com #zohranmamdani #activism #ukpolitics #garystevenson #journalism

As strikes continue across Manchester this week, one TfGM worker explains how the unions have done everything to avoid industrial action - but management still refuse to come back to the table. Link in the bio for strike coverage. #beenetwork #solidarity #manchester #solidarity #uktransport

In Manchester, INTO & TfGM strikes continue as workers stand together for fair pay and respect. In this clip, a local striker shares why solidarity matters now more than ever. #solidarity #manchester #workersrights #strike #journalism

A new article on The Northern Rose: After nine months on strike, Manchester’s Early Intervention in Psychosis team secured vital funding for safer staffing. For the full article visit www.thenorthernrose.com #nhs #manchester #uknews #healthcare #mentalhealth

As part of our coverage of the TfGM ‘stop the drop’ march through Manchester, we spoke with Andrea Egan who is running for General Secretary of Unions. Andrea talked about what politicians and Andy Burnham could do to get on the side of unions. #manchester #beenetwork #strike #march #union

In this clip from The Northern Rose Pocast, Dinah and Adele from the #someoneiknew campaign talk about how society often expects women to be more emotional - and what it says about gender norms and equality. You can watch through the link in our bio #feminism #mentalhealth #activism #manchester

As part of our coverage of The Green Party Autumn Conference we interviewed Rachel Millward, the co-deputy leader of the Greens. It’s a great interview which discusses Labour, the North & a wealth tax. For the full interview follow the link below! youtu.be/MtqNP8tHR2U?...

My most recent article on what St. George’s cross has come to represent and how we can reclaim it: open.substack.com/pub/thenorth...

Our latest podcast explores Manchester’s mental health care crisis and the devastating impact that austerity has had on people’s lives. Their stories are powerful, raw, and a reminder of how austerity seeks to marginalise society's most vulnerable people. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/the-northe...

There's also a new opinion piece on our Substack from Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social on what Manchester might look like if wealth inequality continues to grow. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/manchester...

In our latest video, we talk about the latest trend from the right of politics. The monetisation of hate. Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social & Henry North @henrynorth.bsky.social feature on, 'How is Hate Monetised?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sypv...

On Sunday we covered the 'Summit of Resistance' organised by We Demand Change Manchester. With Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social on the mic, we spoke to people on the left including Mothin Ali, the recently elected co-deputy leader of the Greens: youtu.be/qbkSHDONyGk

On Saturday Henry @henrynorth.bsky.social reported on a counter-protest organised by Stand Up To Racism against the planned right-wing demonstrations at a refugee hotel in Oldham. There's a YouTube video attached to the article: www.thenorthernrose.com/p/counter-pr...

In our latest YouTube video Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social & Henry @henrynorth.bsky.social talk about some important stories which might be going under the radar. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/stories-yo...

Following up from his piece in the @uk.theconversation.com Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social writes why populist politics hits different up north. Follow the link to read: www.thenorthernrose.com/p/laughing-a...

In our latest piece, Dr. Adam North talks about bringing building back. A Nation of Builders: Why Britain Must Rekindle Its Creative Ambition: www.thenorthernrose.com/p/a-nation-o...

A clip from our latest YouTube video, “Are You Being Exploited At Work?” And we also talked conspiracy theories. youtu.be/nkcf5dWp5Jc?...

In our latest opinion piece, Henry @henrynorth.bsky.social talks about the feeling of inertia that grows with our decision making. An article inspired by Eduardo Galeano: www.thenorthernrose.com/p/inertia-se...

We've added another YouTube video to our channel! To give it a watch, follow the link below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkcf...

In our latest opinion piece, Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social discusses what a Reform government would actually look like. Spoiler - it's not good. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/reforms-br...

Just a reminder of the petition to free William Plastow who is being held in jail for 21 months without trial. Follow the link below to sign and help.

In our latest opinion piece, Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social talks about neuroplasticity and how it make our minds harder to change with age. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/why-your-b...

Our new podcast episode is out. Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social & Henry @henrynorth.bsky.social discuss the petition to free William Plastow and how to incentivise the ultra-wealthy to pay tax. Watch: youtu.be/z-DaFOoCyxM Listen: www.thenorthernrose.com/p/the-northe...

Here is the petition: www.change.org/p/free-willi...

William Plastow is set to spend 21 months in jail before he goes to trial, despite a custody limits being six months. He's been arrested for a non-violent protest challenging the UK's links to Israel's assault on Gaza - lets get him home. Sign the petition here: www.change.org/p/free-willi...

Today, we have published our latest opinion piece from Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social discussing that despite the classic metrics of growth that are usually banged around such as productivity and investment perhaps we should look elsewhere: www.thenorthernrose.com/p/growth-doe...

We've been busy at The Northern Rose, on Friday we kicked off our YouTube channel where we talked about why we've started this blog. If you're interested in a new, independent media, give it a watch! Featuring @northy1.bsky.social & @henrynorth.bsky.social. youtu.be/47H6bYtdejw

In our new opinion piece Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social takes a case study on how King Charles has influence NHS Policy - which may contradict the idea that the royals have no influence on politics. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/a-case-stu...

In our latest opinion piece @northy1.bsky.social discusses why left-wing groups struggle to unify. It's an interesting exploration into the political philosophy of the left. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/ideology-v...

Our new article by @northy1.bsky.social discusses if incentives for the ultra-rich would encourage them to contribute to a wealth tax. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/make-it-pr... You can also find our latest podcast episode on a wealth tax here: www.thenorthernrose.com/p/the-northe...

In our latest podcast episode, we speak with Joe Wright from @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social as part of our on-going series on a wealth tax. Ep. 8: Everything You Need To Know About a Wealth Tax with Joe Wright from Tax Justice UK Follow the link to listen: www.thenorthernrose.com/p/the-northe...

As part of our ongoing wealth tax series, Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social discusses why - for the wealthy - paying more tax may actually be beneficial for them. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/why-a-weal... Our wealth tax series: www.thenorthernrose.com/t/our-wealth...

In our new article Dr. Adam North @northy1.bsky.social discusses how democracy is still young and with something as complex as a democracy, teething issues are to be expected. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/democracy-...

In our new article, Dr Adam North @northy1.bsky.social discusses how the rich paid more tax in 1949 than they do today. www.thenorthernrose.com/p/the-rich-p...