Dr Adam R. North
@northy1.bsky.social
Doctor of Philosophy: Manchester (UK)
PhD in Religion and Theology
Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6407-2132
Academia: https://manchester.academia.edu/AdamNorth
Journalism: https://substack.com/@thenorthernrose?r=2bk54l&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile
PhD in Religion and Theology
Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6407-2132
Academia: https://manchester.academia.edu/AdamNorth
Journalism: https://substack.com/@thenorthernrose?r=2bk54l&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile
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Dr Adam R. North
@northy1.bsky.social
· Oct 23
The Northern Rose
The Northern Rose is an independent journalism outlet based in Manchester. We share stories, voices, and debates that matter from local protests and grassroots action to national politics, all seen th...
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If you want to support left-wing media subscribe to @thenorthernrose.com on YouTube. We've got interviews with politicians on the left and we cover picket lines with a focus on Manchester and the North.
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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
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BREAKING: Reform UK's former Welsh leader and close Nigel Farage associate, Nathan Gill, sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for repeatedly taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
BREAKING: Reform UK's former Welsh leader and close Nigel Farage associate, Nathan Gill, sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for repeatedly taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda
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It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cryptocurrency backed by Farage donor is used for Russian war effort, investigators say
Tether tokens found to facilitate scheme that enables sanctions evasion and launders money for the Kremlin
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It's always the ones you most expect...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index for 2025 found the risk of a bursting real estate bubble to be high among only a few of 21 major international markets. See the full list here: nyti.ms/4o5VXjK
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index for 2025 found the risk of a bursting real estate bubble to be high among only a few of 21 major international markets. See the full list here: nyti.ms/4o5VXjK
I like this from Aditya Chakrabortty because he’s right that a 2% wealth tax over £10mil won’t be enough. But it’s a start. Ultimately, this is part of the normalisation of wealth tax discussion. Once it’s accepted, then of course it’s a situation of pushing for more wealth equality over time.
What does the left want? A wealth tax. What will that accomplish? Very little | Aditya Chakrabortty
Imposing a 1% levy on the super-rich isn’t a policy, it’s pantomime. Tackling inequality in Britain will require much more far-reaching changes, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I like this from Aditya Chakrabortty because he’s right that a 2% wealth tax over £10mil won’t be enough. But it’s a start. Ultimately, this is part of the normalisation of wealth tax discussion. Once it’s accepted, then of course it’s a situation of pushing for more wealth equality over time.
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The Greens are winning the support of around half of 18 to 24 year olds.
Reform are on 5%. So much for young people's turn to the right!
And the Young Greens now have 40,000 members - the biggest youth and students wing in British politics
Reform are on 5%. So much for young people's turn to the right!
And the Young Greens now have 40,000 members - the biggest youth and students wing in British politics
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Greens are winning the support of around half of 18 to 24 year olds.
Reform are on 5%. So much for young people's turn to the right!
And the Young Greens now have 40,000 members - the biggest youth and students wing in British politics
Reform are on 5%. So much for young people's turn to the right!
And the Young Greens now have 40,000 members - the biggest youth and students wing in British politics
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👩⚕️👨🚒🤵 Doctors, firefighters, even the super-rich themselves can see it… so why can’t Rachel Reeves?
It’s time to tax the super‑rich & invest in our collective future.
Yesterday, we delivered over 700,000 signatures demanding that the govt delivers #TaxJustice at the budget.
It’s time to tax the super‑rich & invest in our collective future.
Yesterday, we delivered over 700,000 signatures demanding that the govt delivers #TaxJustice at the budget.
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
👩⚕️👨🚒🤵 Doctors, firefighters, even the super-rich themselves can see it… so why can’t Rachel Reeves?
It’s time to tax the super‑rich & invest in our collective future.
Yesterday, we delivered over 700,000 signatures demanding that the govt delivers #TaxJustice at the budget.
It’s time to tax the super‑rich & invest in our collective future.
Yesterday, we delivered over 700,000 signatures demanding that the govt delivers #TaxJustice at the budget.
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UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Millionaires call on Rachel Reeves to raise their taxes in Budget
Two wealthy businessmen say the chancellor should make them pay more ahead of the Budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Great episode of Bold Politics. @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and @zackpolanski.bsky.social perfectly communicating the critical challenges we’re facing. Really hope this pod gets visibility.
George Monbiot delivers a perfect analysis of where we're at with capitalism on the new episode of Bold Politics with Zack Polanski.
Premiering on YouTube now: youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI
Premiering on YouTube now: youtu.be/3xx6lNFx8tI
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Great episode of Bold Politics. @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and @zackpolanski.bsky.social perfectly communicating the critical challenges we’re facing. Really hope this pod gets visibility.
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Today we delivered over 724,000 petition signatures to the Treasury, demanding the govt tax the super rich at the next budget.
We were joined by millionaires who are happy to pay & here to stay, by public service workers and by a huge collection of civil society organisations.
We were joined by millionaires who are happy to pay & here to stay, by public service workers and by a huge collection of civil society organisations.
November 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Today we delivered over 724,000 petition signatures to the Treasury, demanding the govt tax the super rich at the next budget.
We were joined by millionaires who are happy to pay & here to stay, by public service workers and by a huge collection of civil society organisations.
We were joined by millionaires who are happy to pay & here to stay, by public service workers and by a huge collection of civil society organisations.
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Gosh. What a surprise.
🚨 BREAKING: Kent County Council is hurtling towards financial oblivion under Reform.
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
A shocking new council report reveals a projected budget black hole of £46.5 million for this year. The Reform Administration has completely lost control of our finances. 🔶
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Gosh. What a surprise.
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Gary Stevenson, "You cannot allow the richest people in your society to take a bigger share, in economies with almost no growth, and not expect ordinary families to get poorer"
"The reason ordinary families and the gov get poorer year after year is because of this massively increasing inequality"
"The reason ordinary families and the gov get poorer year after year is because of this massively increasing inequality"
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Gary Stevenson, "You cannot allow the richest people in your society to take a bigger share, in economies with almost no growth, and not expect ordinary families to get poorer"
"The reason ordinary families and the gov get poorer year after year is because of this massively increasing inequality"
"The reason ordinary families and the gov get poorer year after year is because of this massively increasing inequality"
If Trump has taught us anything, it's that no amount of personal controversies will stop you from winning power so long as you continue to promise voters what they want to hear. Farage will only be beaten by having a salient message which addresses with cost of living and improving living conditions
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
If Trump has taught us anything, it's that no amount of personal controversies will stop you from winning power so long as you continue to promise voters what they want to hear. Farage will only be beaten by having a salient message which addresses with cost of living and improving living conditions
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Some of the people in this article have shared their recollections with me before - but on condition of anonymity. Coming forward now is an act of patriotism. Farage’s claim that it never happened is the opposite.
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Some of the people in this article have shared their recollections with me before - but on condition of anonymity. Coming forward now is an act of patriotism. Farage’s claim that it never happened is the opposite.
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The latest episode of “South Park” has fans thanking the show “for the nightmares” after it depicted a sex scene between Donald Trump and JD Vance.
Trump, JD Vance Erotica Leaves ‘South Park’ Viewers 'Traumatized': What To Know About The Latest Episode
The latest episode of “South Park” has fans thanking the show “for the nightmares” after it depicted a sex scene between Donald Trump and JD Vance.
www.forbes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The latest episode of “South Park” has fans thanking the show “for the nightmares” after it depicted a sex scene between Donald Trump and JD Vance.
Reeves abandoning income tax rises because she’s instituting wealth taxes? Maybe this is being hopeful but this seems to be the only realistic outcome. Unless she wants to do more austerity but that would definitely mean an internal Labour revolt and shedding what little support they still have.
November 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Reeves abandoning income tax rises because she’s instituting wealth taxes? Maybe this is being hopeful but this seems to be the only realistic outcome. Unless she wants to do more austerity but that would definitely mean an internal Labour revolt and shedding what little support they still have.
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How long before Trump’s loyalists jump ship over Epstein? Presumably there’s even worse details in there which is why he’s not releasing them all. At some point, the most opportunistic people in his administration will see the utility in using it to advance their own careers.
November 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
How long before Trump’s loyalists jump ship over Epstein? Presumably there’s even worse details in there which is why he’s not releasing them all. At some point, the most opportunistic people in his administration will see the utility in using it to advance their own careers.
@zackpolanski.bsky.social is undoubtably doing an amazing job but we need more charismatic figures like him on the left. To continue pulling politics left, we can’t rely on 1 or 2 people. We need a whole ecosystem of effective, young communicators who understand modern media.
November 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
@zackpolanski.bsky.social is undoubtably doing an amazing job but we need more charismatic figures like him on the left. To continue pulling politics left, we can’t rely on 1 or 2 people. We need a whole ecosystem of effective, young communicators who understand modern media.
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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
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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.