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Rory Stewart claims that 99% of people find Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) "completely incomprehensible".
But many listeners felt the comment was patronising - suggesting ordinary people can't understand economic ideas.
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#economics #ukpolitics #austerity
But many listeners felt the comment was patronising - suggesting ordinary people can't understand economic ideas.
thenorthernrose.com
#economics #ukpolitics #austerity
December 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Rory Stewart claims that 99% of people find Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) "completely incomprehensible".
But many listeners felt the comment was patronising - suggesting ordinary people can't understand economic ideas.
thenorthernrose.com
#economics #ukpolitics #austerity
But many listeners felt the comment was patronising - suggesting ordinary people can't understand economic ideas.
thenorthernrose.com
#economics #ukpolitics #austerity
Mark spent decades navigating Manchester's mental health system.
In this short clip from our full podcast episode, he reflects on the care he received in the past.
You can hear Mark's full story, and others, in one of our podcast episodes.
In this short clip from our full podcast episode, he reflects on the care he received in the past.
You can hear Mark's full story, and others, in one of our podcast episodes.
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Mark spent decades navigating Manchester's mental health system.
In this short clip from our full podcast episode, he reflects on the care he received in the past.
You can hear Mark's full story, and others, in one of our podcast episodes.
In this short clip from our full podcast episode, he reflects on the care he received in the past.
You can hear Mark's full story, and others, in one of our podcast episodes.
In this clip from our coverage of the Your Party Conference in Liverpool, one attendee explains why he doesn’t support the Green Party.
Watch the full conference coverage on our channel or read the article at www.thenorthernrose.com
#UKpolitics #greenparty #climatejustice #yourparty
Watch the full conference coverage on our channel or read the article at www.thenorthernrose.com
#UKpolitics #greenparty #climatejustice #yourparty
December 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In this clip from our coverage of the Your Party Conference in Liverpool, one attendee explains why he doesn’t support the Green Party.
Watch the full conference coverage on our channel or read the article at www.thenorthernrose.com
#UKpolitics #greenparty #climatejustice #yourparty
Watch the full conference coverage on our channel or read the article at www.thenorthernrose.com
#UKpolitics #greenparty #climatejustice #yourparty
At the Your Party Conference in Liverpool, members talked about their hopes, frustrations, and fears for Britain's newest socialist movement.
Watch the full report on our YouTube channel or read our report at www.thenorthernrose.com
#yourparty #ukpolitics #democracy #costofliving #greenparty
Watch the full report on our YouTube channel or read our report at www.thenorthernrose.com
#yourparty #ukpolitics #democracy #costofliving #greenparty
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
At the Your Party Conference in Liverpool, members talked about their hopes, frustrations, and fears for Britain's newest socialist movement.
Watch the full report on our YouTube channel or read our report at www.thenorthernrose.com
#yourparty #ukpolitics #democracy #costofliving #greenparty
Watch the full report on our YouTube channel or read our report at www.thenorthernrose.com
#yourparty #ukpolitics #democracy #costofliving #greenparty
In this clip, a Defend Our Juries spokesperson explains why the right to a jury trial, and the ability for jurors to follow their conscience, is a cornerstone of democracy.
Watch our full video through the link in our bio.
#defendourjuries #righttoprotest #civilliberties #democracy #manchester
Watch our full video through the link in our bio.
#defendourjuries #righttoprotest #civilliberties #democracy #manchester
December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In this clip, a Defend Our Juries spokesperson explains why the right to a jury trial, and the ability for jurors to follow their conscience, is a cornerstone of democracy.
Watch our full video through the link in our bio.
#defendourjuries #righttoprotest #civilliberties #democracy #manchester
Watch our full video through the link in our bio.
#defendourjuries #righttoprotest #civilliberties #democracy #manchester
In our conversation with the far-right, we found surprising common ground - from the cost-of-living crisis to the collapse of social mobility, there is a feeling that working-class people have been pushed to the margins.
But shared frustration doesn't mean shared solutions.
#ukpolitics
But shared frustration doesn't mean shared solutions.
#ukpolitics
December 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In our conversation with the far-right, we found surprising common ground - from the cost-of-living crisis to the collapse of social mobility, there is a feeling that working-class people have been pushed to the margins.
But shared frustration doesn't mean shared solutions.
#ukpolitics
But shared frustration doesn't mean shared solutions.
#ukpolitics
At the Defend Our Juries protest in Manchester, 34 people were arrested under the Terrorism Act - and we were there speaking to protesters and organisers about what happened and why.
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
#manchester #palestine #protest #freedomofspeech
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
#manchester #palestine #protest #freedomofspeech
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
At the Defend Our Juries protest in Manchester, 34 people were arrested under the Terrorism Act - and we were there speaking to protesters and organisers about what happened and why.
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
#manchester #palestine #protest #freedomofspeech
Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
#manchester #palestine #protest #freedomofspeech
Rory Stewart sparks debate on The Rest Is Politics after calling Gary Stevenson a "pseudo-economist."
But online, many point out an apparent contradiction: Rory often adopts the tone of an academic commentator himself, despite not being one.
#therestispolitics #ukpolitics #wealthtax #greenparty
But online, many point out an apparent contradiction: Rory often adopts the tone of an academic commentator himself, despite not being one.
#therestispolitics #ukpolitics #wealthtax #greenparty
December 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Rory Stewart sparks debate on The Rest Is Politics after calling Gary Stevenson a "pseudo-economist."
But online, many point out an apparent contradiction: Rory often adopts the tone of an academic commentator himself, despite not being one.
#therestispolitics #ukpolitics #wealthtax #greenparty
But online, many point out an apparent contradiction: Rory often adopts the tone of an academic commentator himself, despite not being one.
#therestispolitics #ukpolitics #wealthtax #greenparty
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Tomorrow @thenorthernrose.com will be covering Your Party Conference. Are there any questions that you would like answered and we’ll try to raise them?
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Tomorrow @thenorthernrose.com will be covering Your Party Conference. Are there any questions that you would like answered and we’ll try to raise them?
This short is a clip of our latest podcast episode where we talked openly about our recent conversation with the far-right.
We break down why these arguments ultimately fall apart under scrutiny
The full podcast episode is available through the link in our bio.
#UKpolitics #manchester
We break down why these arguments ultimately fall apart under scrutiny
The full podcast episode is available through the link in our bio.
#UKpolitics #manchester
November 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This short is a clip of our latest podcast episode where we talked openly about our recent conversation with the far-right.
We break down why these arguments ultimately fall apart under scrutiny
The full podcast episode is available through the link in our bio.
#UKpolitics #manchester
We break down why these arguments ultimately fall apart under scrutiny
The full podcast episode is available through the link in our bio.
#UKpolitics #manchester
Zack Polanski says Labour is quietly preparing the ground for NHS privatisation - and at The Northern Rose, upcoming articles from medical professionals suggest there may be evidence to back up those concerns.
#NHS #greenparty #ukpolitics #healthcare #labour
#NHS #greenparty #ukpolitics #healthcare #labour
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Zack Polanski says Labour is quietly preparing the ground for NHS privatisation - and at The Northern Rose, upcoming articles from medical professionals suggest there may be evidence to back up those concerns.
#NHS #greenparty #ukpolitics #healthcare #labour
#NHS #greenparty #ukpolitics #healthcare #labour
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
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
November 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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
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
Full video available on our YouTube
#UnityRally #StandUpToRacism #Stockport #CommunitySolidarity #manchester
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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
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
As an independent media outlet in Manchester, we're not owned by billionaires or corporate backers.
#manchester
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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
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
To sign the open letter visit charmmentalhealth.org/no-palantir/
#nhs #palantir #manchester #ai #publichealth
November 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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
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
As the Birmingham bin strike shows, when workers come together in solidarity, improved working conditions and pay can be achieved for all.
#manchester
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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
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
At a time with growing political uncertainty, Zarah argues that only a broad, hopeful, working-class movement can defeat it.
#yourparty #UKpolitics
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
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
With living standards falling and jobs disappearing, he argues that collective action is the only way to protect workers.
#unions #collectiveaction #beenetwork #fairpay #manchester
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
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
He argues that calling an area “rough’ can strip away empathy for people who aren’t involved in crime.
#inequality #racism #ukpolitics #manchester
November 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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
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.
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.
November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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.
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
Full podcast episodes available at www.thenorthernrose.com or watch on our YouTube
#wealthtax #taxjustice #manchester #nhs #UKpolitics
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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
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
For more, head over to www.thenorthernrose.com
#Bullshitjobs #TheGuardian #capitalism #inequality
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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
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
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
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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
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
#feminism #solidarity #activism
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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
#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
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
November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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
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