Noah BR Journo
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Manchester, UK | Journalist - Find me on Salford Now or medium.com/@noahbr 🔷 University of Salford Journalism
Enjoy a pint (of cider) and may discuss on shockradio.co.uk - Friday Breakfast 8-9am; The News Show & The America Show 📻
Enjoy a pint (of cider) and may discuss on shockradio.co.uk - Friday Breakfast 8-9am; The News Show & The America Show 📻
Back as a council reporter at SalfordNow today!
NEW: Salford City Council has been cleared of a ‘cover-up’ after a review found no deliberate suppression of a misconduct complaint, but admitted poor communication “undermined trust” among councillors.
Full story 👇
NEW: Salford City Council has been cleared of a ‘cover-up’ after a review found no deliberate suppression of a misconduct complaint, but admitted poor communication “undermined trust” among councillors.
Full story 👇
Council cleared of ‘cover-up’ claim after email alleging misconduct removed
A formal review has found no evidence that senior Salford City Council figures deliberately suppressed a misconduct complaint but said poor communication had damaged trust among councillors.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Back as a council reporter at SalfordNow today!
NEW: Salford City Council has been cleared of a ‘cover-up’ after a review found no deliberate suppression of a misconduct complaint, but admitted poor communication “undermined trust” among councillors.
Full story 👇
NEW: Salford City Council has been cleared of a ‘cover-up’ after a review found no deliberate suppression of a misconduct complaint, but admitted poor communication “undermined trust” among councillors.
Full story 👇
“Unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats… I think it’s disgraceful”
I went to Your Party’s Greater Manchester branch meeting where Zarah Sultana hit out at the leadership after failing to run a candidate in Gorton & Denton - before breaking with her own faction to back the Greens.
Full story 👇
I went to Your Party’s Greater Manchester branch meeting where Zarah Sultana hit out at the leadership after failing to run a candidate in Gorton & Denton - before breaking with her own faction to back the Greens.
Full story 👇
Zarah Sultana hits back at “disgraceful” decision after Your Party decides against candidate in…
Zarah Sultana responded to the decision made by Your Party’s interim leadership to not run a candidate in Gorton & Denton, labelling the…
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February 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
“Unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats… I think it’s disgraceful”
I went to Your Party’s Greater Manchester branch meeting where Zarah Sultana hit out at the leadership after failing to run a candidate in Gorton & Denton - before breaking with her own faction to back the Greens.
Full story 👇
I went to Your Party’s Greater Manchester branch meeting where Zarah Sultana hit out at the leadership after failing to run a candidate in Gorton & Denton - before breaking with her own faction to back the Greens.
Full story 👇
GEORGE GALLOWAY IS STEPPING ASIDE FOR THE GREENS IN GORTON & DENTON
After lots of speculation surrounding a Workers Party candidate potentially splitting the Muslim vote in the constituency, they will now not run a candidate. Could be huge based on current data.
After lots of speculation surrounding a Workers Party candidate potentially splitting the Muslim vote in the constituency, they will now not run a candidate. Could be huge based on current data.
February 1, 2026 at 11:34 PM
GEORGE GALLOWAY IS STEPPING ASIDE FOR THE GREENS IN GORTON & DENTON
After lots of speculation surrounding a Workers Party candidate potentially splitting the Muslim vote in the constituency, they will now not run a candidate. Could be huge based on current data.
After lots of speculation surrounding a Workers Party candidate potentially splitting the Muslim vote in the constituency, they will now not run a candidate. Could be huge based on current data.
I’m on Sunday with Alfie Mulcahy on Shock Radio this week for the Paper Review!
From 1pm we’re discussing:
- Fallout from the Epstein Files release
- Assisted dying bill ‘filibustering’ in the Lords
- Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez
LISTEN: www.shockradio.co.uk/listen-live
From 1pm we’re discussing:
- Fallout from the Epstein Files release
- Assisted dying bill ‘filibustering’ in the Lords
- Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez
LISTEN: www.shockradio.co.uk/listen-live
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February 1, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I’m on Sunday with Alfie Mulcahy on Shock Radio this week for the Paper Review!
From 1pm we’re discussing:
- Fallout from the Epstein Files release
- Assisted dying bill ‘filibustering’ in the Lords
- Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez
LISTEN: www.shockradio.co.uk/listen-live
From 1pm we’re discussing:
- Fallout from the Epstein Files release
- Assisted dying bill ‘filibustering’ in the Lords
- Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez
LISTEN: www.shockradio.co.uk/listen-live
🟢 Been sent this this morning - big turnout as the Green Party kick off their campaign with their first weekend of leafleting and door knocking.
Host of Green figures there today including Zack Polanski, Caroline Lucas, Rachel Millward and lots of local councillors
Host of Green figures there today including Zack Polanski, Caroline Lucas, Rachel Millward and lots of local councillors
January 31, 2026 at 11:18 AM
🟢 Been sent this this morning - big turnout as the Green Party kick off their campaign with their first weekend of leafleting and door knocking.
Host of Green figures there today including Zack Polanski, Caroline Lucas, Rachel Millward and lots of local councillors
Host of Green figures there today including Zack Polanski, Caroline Lucas, Rachel Millward and lots of local councillors
🔴 Andy Burnham criticises Labour MPs briefing media, saying there is a “culture where people, behind their hands, to journalists, think they can just lie”
Read my feature this week on Labour’s briefing culture problem in the link below this post.
Read my feature this week on Labour’s briefing culture problem in the link below this post.
January 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
🔴 Andy Burnham criticises Labour MPs briefing media, saying there is a “culture where people, behind their hands, to journalists, think they can just lie”
Read my feature this week on Labour’s briefing culture problem in the link below this post.
Read my feature this week on Labour’s briefing culture problem in the link below this post.
🟢 CONFIRMED: Hannah Spencer is the Green Party candidate for Gorton & Denton.
She said: “The party are going to throw the kitchen sink at this by-election, so we’re going to need a plumber.”
She said: “The party are going to throw the kitchen sink at this by-election, so we’re going to need a plumber.”
@/TommorowsMPs reports on X: “🟢 GORTON & DENTON: Hannah Spencer picked as Green candidate. Spencer got 457 votes to 65 for Fesl Raza-Khan and 63 for Sarah Wakefield.”
January 30, 2026 at 11:23 AM
🟢 CONFIRMED: Hannah Spencer is the Green Party candidate for Gorton & Denton.
She said: “The party are going to throw the kitchen sink at this by-election, so we’re going to need a plumber.”
She said: “The party are going to throw the kitchen sink at this by-election, so we’re going to need a plumber.”
Positive responses to candidates for MP at tonight’s Green Party hustings and vote.
Text I received: I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that all three, based off of their performances, would be great MP candidates and therefore great MPs.
We’ll find out the results tomorrow morning.
Text I received: I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that all three, based off of their performances, would be great MP candidates and therefore great MPs.
We’ll find out the results tomorrow morning.
January 29, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Positive responses to candidates for MP at tonight’s Green Party hustings and vote.
Text I received: I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that all three, based off of their performances, would be great MP candidates and therefore great MPs.
We’ll find out the results tomorrow morning.
Text I received: I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that all three, based off of their performances, would be great MP candidates and therefore great MPs.
We’ll find out the results tomorrow morning.
Update on Gorton & Denton by-election candidates:
- Labour: Shortlist interviews happened on Tuesday, selection meeting happening on Saturday
- Reform: Selected GB News presenter Matt Goodwin
- Greens: Local hustings tonight, candidate announced at event tomorrow morning
- Tories: Nothing yet
- Labour: Shortlist interviews happened on Tuesday, selection meeting happening on Saturday
- Reform: Selected GB News presenter Matt Goodwin
- Greens: Local hustings tonight, candidate announced at event tomorrow morning
- Tories: Nothing yet
January 29, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Update on Gorton & Denton by-election candidates:
- Labour: Shortlist interviews happened on Tuesday, selection meeting happening on Saturday
- Reform: Selected GB News presenter Matt Goodwin
- Greens: Local hustings tonight, candidate announced at event tomorrow morning
- Tories: Nothing yet
- Labour: Shortlist interviews happened on Tuesday, selection meeting happening on Saturday
- Reform: Selected GB News presenter Matt Goodwin
- Greens: Local hustings tonight, candidate announced at event tomorrow morning
- Tories: Nothing yet
Report now up from my trip to meet members and hear speeches at Your Party’s Salford launch rally on Salford Now!
Local councillor John Warmisham is leading the charge for Your Party in Greater Manchester and was the keynote speaker at the event.
www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/01/28/h...
Local councillor John Warmisham is leading the charge for Your Party in Greater Manchester and was the keynote speaker at the event.
www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/01/28/h...
Former Labour councillor launches Your Party in Salford | Salford Now
Councillor John Warmisham launches Your Party Salford, calling for grassroots organising and candidates ahead of May’s local elections.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Report now up from my trip to meet members and hear speeches at Your Party’s Salford launch rally on Salford Now!
Local councillor John Warmisham is leading the charge for Your Party in Greater Manchester and was the keynote speaker at the event.
www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/01/28/h...
Local councillor John Warmisham is leading the charge for Your Party in Greater Manchester and was the keynote speaker at the event.
www.salfordnow.co.uk/2026/01/28/h...
Polanski was in Manchester today for an unofficial kickoff party, but not in Gorton & Denton.
The enthusiasm and momentum around the election seems to have brought things forward. Moved forward to this Thursday, they are running online hustings for local members to see the potential candidates.
The enthusiasm and momentum around the election seems to have brought things forward. Moved forward to this Thursday, they are running online hustings for local members to see the potential candidates.
NEW: Zack Polanski is visiting Gorton & Denton this Saturday. Green sources say he’s expected to provide plans for the Green by-election candidate list and kick the campaign into gear.
Deputy Leader Mothin Ali is expected on the candidate shortlist - but locals may back more local option.
Deputy Leader Mothin Ali is expected on the candidate shortlist - but locals may back more local option.
January 27, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Polanski was in Manchester today for an unofficial kickoff party, but not in Gorton & Denton.
The enthusiasm and momentum around the election seems to have brought things forward. Moved forward to this Thursday, they are running online hustings for local members to see the potential candidates.
The enthusiasm and momentum around the election seems to have brought things forward. Moved forward to this Thursday, they are running online hustings for local members to see the potential candidates.
Back in Salford reporting today!
New pieces up on HMO consultation raising major concerns in the council, and council tax rises in tow despite income increase and GMCA investment
PLUS defect councillor launches Your Party Salford with big promises for local campaigns
Links in replies.
New pieces up on HMO consultation raising major concerns in the council, and council tax rises in tow despite income increase and GMCA investment
PLUS defect councillor launches Your Party Salford with big promises for local campaigns
Links in replies.
January 27, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Back in Salford reporting today!
New pieces up on HMO consultation raising major concerns in the council, and council tax rises in tow despite income increase and GMCA investment
PLUS defect councillor launches Your Party Salford with big promises for local campaigns
Links in replies.
New pieces up on HMO consultation raising major concerns in the council, and council tax rises in tow despite income increase and GMCA investment
PLUS defect councillor launches Your Party Salford with big promises for local campaigns
Links in replies.
NEW: Zack Polanski is visiting Gorton & Denton this Saturday. Green sources say he’s expected to provide plans for the Green by-election candidate list and kick the campaign into gear.
Deputy Leader Mothin Ali is expected on the candidate shortlist - but locals may back more local option.
Deputy Leader Mothin Ali is expected on the candidate shortlist - but locals may back more local option.
January 27, 2026 at 9:41 AM
NEW: Zack Polanski is visiting Gorton & Denton this Saturday. Green sources say he’s expected to provide plans for the Green by-election candidate list and kick the campaign into gear.
Deputy Leader Mothin Ali is expected on the candidate shortlist - but locals may back more local option.
Deputy Leader Mothin Ali is expected on the candidate shortlist - but locals may back more local option.
NEW: Tory HQ has withdrawn its claim that mental health was a factor in Suella Braverman’s decision to join Reform UK.
It has sent a revised statement to journalists, omitting the reference to Braverman’s mental health, saying the original version was “a draft” that was “sent out in error”.
It has sent a revised statement to journalists, omitting the reference to Braverman’s mental health, saying the original version was “a draft” that was “sent out in error”.
January 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM
NEW: Tory HQ has withdrawn its claim that mental health was a factor in Suella Braverman’s decision to join Reform UK.
It has sent a revised statement to journalists, omitting the reference to Braverman’s mental health, saying the original version was “a draft” that was “sent out in error”.
It has sent a revised statement to journalists, omitting the reference to Braverman’s mental health, saying the original version was “a draft” that was “sent out in error”.
“It allows for plotting at any time of day” — Labour have a briefing culture problem
My full piece here 👇
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My full piece here 👇
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“It allows for plotting at any time of day” — Should Starmer crack down on Labour’s briefing…
After a turbulent few days for Number 10, the drama gripping Westminster appears, for now, to have ground to a halt. Burnham successfully…
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January 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM
“It allows for plotting at any time of day” — Labour have a briefing culture problem
My full piece here 👇
medium.com/@noahbr/it-a...
My full piece here 👇
medium.com/@noahbr/it-a...
NEW: Tories say Braverman’s ‘mental health’ a factor in her defection to Reform
Spokesperson: “It was always a matter of when, not if, Suella would defect. The Conservatives did all we could to look after Suella’s mental health, but she was clearly very unhappy.”
Spokesperson: “It was always a matter of when, not if, Suella would defect. The Conservatives did all we could to look after Suella’s mental health, but she was clearly very unhappy.”
January 26, 2026 at 2:21 PM
NEW: Tories say Braverman’s ‘mental health’ a factor in her defection to Reform
Spokesperson: “It was always a matter of when, not if, Suella would defect. The Conservatives did all we could to look after Suella’s mental health, but she was clearly very unhappy.”
Spokesperson: “It was always a matter of when, not if, Suella would defect. The Conservatives did all we could to look after Suella’s mental health, but she was clearly very unhappy.”
BREAKING: Suella Braverman, the former Conservative home secretary, defects to Reform UK
January 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM
BREAKING: Suella Braverman, the former Conservative home secretary, defects to Reform UK
BREAKING: Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee, as per The Guardian.
“Of the 10-strong “officers’ group” of the NEC, the vote went eight to one against Burnham, a Labour source said. The chair, the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, abstained.”
“Of the 10-strong “officers’ group” of the NEC, the vote went eight to one against Burnham, a Labour source said. The chair, the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, abstained.”
January 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
BREAKING: Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committee, as per The Guardian.
“Of the 10-strong “officers’ group” of the NEC, the vote went eight to one against Burnham, a Labour source said. The chair, the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, abstained.”
“Of the 10-strong “officers’ group” of the NEC, the vote went eight to one against Burnham, a Labour source said. The chair, the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, abstained.”
I guarantee this Trump ‘framework’ is just for more defence presence, a build up of bases and troops in Greenland, and establishment of dominance/control over the trade corridor.
What’s crazy? They could’ve done all that anyway.
What’s crazy? They could’ve done all that anyway.
January 22, 2026 at 12:01 AM
I guarantee this Trump ‘framework’ is just for more defence presence, a build up of bases and troops in Greenland, and establishment of dominance/control over the trade corridor.
What’s crazy? They could’ve done all that anyway.
What’s crazy? They could’ve done all that anyway.
Zelensky: Trump will host another meeting with me and possible European leaders in January.
Also noted the two sides had agreed on American security guarantees for Ukraine.
Also noted the two sides had agreed on American security guarantees for Ukraine.
December 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Zelensky: Trump will host another meeting with me and possible European leaders in January.
Also noted the two sides had agreed on American security guarantees for Ukraine.
Also noted the two sides had agreed on American security guarantees for Ukraine.
💰BUDGET THREAD: The Times have revealed some key points set to appear in Rachel Reeves Budget tomorrow – these are my keynotes from it
Notably lots of concessions to left of the party, lots of immediate impact on cost of living, but a ton of taxes that come with it…
Let’s have a look
Notably lots of concessions to left of the party, lots of immediate impact on cost of living, but a ton of taxes that come with it…
Let’s have a look
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
💰BUDGET THREAD: The Times have revealed some key points set to appear in Rachel Reeves Budget tomorrow – these are my keynotes from it
Notably lots of concessions to left of the party, lots of immediate impact on cost of living, but a ton of taxes that come with it…
Let’s have a look
Notably lots of concessions to left of the party, lots of immediate impact on cost of living, but a ton of taxes that come with it…
Let’s have a look
most normal headline out of america atm
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
most normal headline out of america atm
📆 My key takeaways from Starmer’s day 1 at the G20:
- On Trump Ukraine plan - It “requires additional work”, particularly regarding caps on military
- Successful first meeting with new Japan PM Takaichi - aims to deepen partnership
- As domestic concerns loom, is Starmer travelling too much?
- On Trump Ukraine plan - It “requires additional work”, particularly regarding caps on military
- Successful first meeting with new Japan PM Takaichi - aims to deepen partnership
- As domestic concerns loom, is Starmer travelling too much?
November 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
📆 My key takeaways from Starmer’s day 1 at the G20:
- On Trump Ukraine plan - It “requires additional work”, particularly regarding caps on military
- Successful first meeting with new Japan PM Takaichi - aims to deepen partnership
- As domestic concerns loom, is Starmer travelling too much?
- On Trump Ukraine plan - It “requires additional work”, particularly regarding caps on military
- Successful first meeting with new Japan PM Takaichi - aims to deepen partnership
- As domestic concerns loom, is Starmer travelling too much?
for journalism nerds this AP stream having sound on while all the press chat and exchange info is absolutely 10/10 content
November 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
for journalism nerds this AP stream having sound on while all the press chat and exchange info is absolutely 10/10 content
Trump on whether he’d be comfortable living in Mamdani’s New York:
"Yes, I would…” “I really would, especially after the meeting. Absolutely."
"Yes, I would…” “I really would, especially after the meeting. Absolutely."
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Trump on whether he’d be comfortable living in Mamdani’s New York:
"Yes, I would…” “I really would, especially after the meeting. Absolutely."
"Yes, I would…” “I really would, especially after the meeting. Absolutely."