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The Climate Race: What now for Formula One?
Weathering the storm: Tailoring in a pandemic
Much like every industry, the clothing trade was not immune from hardships during this time. But away from the high street, how has the tailoring and craftsman world fared? From Savile Row to menswear journalists to one-man bands making clothes to order in their front rooms, what challenges did they face, has the ever-conservative Savile Row been forced to adapt as a result and have our wardrobe choices now permanently changed as a result of the pandemic?
Based in Berlin, tailoring house Maximi
Based in Berlin, tailoring house Maximi
Les Banlieues: The story of the neglected French suburbs
Nestled around France’s major cities, the residents of the Banlieues sit and watch from the outskirts through slits of glass in their faceless high-rise flats. Meaning ‘suburbs’ in French, the Banlieues have come to symbolise the urban and societal failures of modern France struggling to come to terms with how it wants itself to look and what it wants itself to say.
It’s hard to imagine a starker contrast between the Banlieues of France and Manchester, yet its footprints can be found in many pl
It’s hard to imagine a starker contrast between the Banlieues of France and Manchester, yet its footprints can be found in many pl
The British Art of Post-Truth Politics
Last December, a gang of thugs waltzed into No.10 under the cover of an Orwellian mist. They had spoken the right words in convenient soundbites, said yes to the right interviews and crucially, no to others. The victorious party is now run by ‘Dom’ who’s groomed himself into the ominous Machiavellian villain lurking in the corridors of power. He now acts as the all-too-able puppet master for the man we now have the misfortune of calling ‘Prime Minister’.
Morally redundant tactics are now the no
Morally redundant tactics are now the no
From Cristiano Ronaldo to the Peaky Blinders: The Manchester tailor suiting the stars
James Personal Tailors & Sons has been making suits tucked away in Manchester City Centre since 1973. A family run business founded by Saville Row tailor, James Pendlebury, the business is now run by his son, Michael.
Among the many famous clients photographed and framed on the walls of the tailoring house, James Personal Tailors used to make the suits for the Manchester United players.
Michael said: “We’ve done suits for some of the players over the years, wedding suits and stuff like that.
Among the many famous clients photographed and framed on the walls of the tailoring house, James Personal Tailors used to make the suits for the Manchester United players.
Michael said: “We’ve done suits for some of the players over the years, wedding suits and stuff like that.
“Disgrace to the Labour movement”: Anti –Vaxxer Piers Corbyn slams opposition to UK’s COVID response
Leading Anti-vaxxer Piers Corbyn has shamed the ‘pathetic’ Labour opposition to the Government’s COVID response.
Speaking at a protest outside the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Corbyn also took aim at the Labour Party for their apparent desire to restrict civil freedoms.
Corbyn, brother of former-Labour leader Jeremy, has been the target of outrage for his unrelenting objection to the international vaccination roll-out – a process he feels has made Governments of the world the l
Speaking at a protest outside the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Corbyn also took aim at the Labour Party for their apparent desire to restrict civil freedoms.
Corbyn, brother of former-Labour leader Jeremy, has been the target of outrage for his unrelenting objection to the international vaccination roll-out – a process he feels has made Governments of the world the l
“The party at this moment in time is travelling in the wrong direction”: Ian Lavery MP on Labour's future after Hartlepool
‘Super Thursday’ proved to be a miserable day for Labour, in what was the first public referendum on the glossy new direction for the party, and the man leading the lonesome expedition, Keir Starmer. An expedition into the electoral wilderness some say. An outback of rain-soaked tents, camping equipment and the Liberal Democrats.
Referendums have not been kind to Labour in recent years – the unofficial Hartlepool Round was no exception. The Conservatives now take hold of an area they haven’t he
Referendums have not been kind to Labour in recent years – the unofficial Hartlepool Round was no exception. The Conservatives now take hold of an area they haven’t he
Northern Independence Party: ‘It’s time’ to break away following UK government’s handling of coronavirus pandemic
Northern Independence Party: ‘It’s time’ to break away following UK government’s handling of coronavirus pandemic
WESTMINSTER’S handling of the coronavirus pandemic has shown the North of England needs to be granted independence, a political party has told Redaction Politics.
The Northern Independence Party (NIP) has said the disproportionate impact felt by the North throughout the pandemic and the governments handling of the virus has validated the party’s calls for regional independence.
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WESTMINSTER’S handling of the coronavirus pandemic has shown the North of England needs to be granted independence, a political party has told Redaction Politics.
The Northern Independence Party (NIP) has said the disproportionate impact felt by the North throughout the pandemic and the governments handling of the virus has validated the party’s calls for regional independence.
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A study in jerseys: Cycling’s illustrious past charted in its uniforms
The sport of cycling is never completed without its fabled jerseys.
In some instances, the jersey is more recognisable that the rider who wore it.
As cycling has adapted to the modern era, so has their jerseys, instead swapping woollen turtlenecks for today’s luminescent skin-tight cycle suits brandished with as many sponsors as they dare try.
However, the jerseys that were worn to victory by some of the pillars of our sport, hold iconic status and act as reminders to a time when cycling was
In some instances, the jersey is more recognisable that the rider who wore it.
As cycling has adapted to the modern era, so has their jerseys, instead swapping woollen turtlenecks for today’s luminescent skin-tight cycle suits brandished with as many sponsors as they dare try.
However, the jerseys that were worn to victory by some of the pillars of our sport, hold iconic status and act as reminders to a time when cycling was
Read: Magazine, May 2022
Spring is here! And so is the latest edition of Mancunian Matters magazine.
Packed full of features, the May edition covers everything from Manchester’s March for Women to the Dutch cycling revolution. House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle weighs in on North West boxer Jack Catterall’s controversial loss, and we share our views on who will win the three golf majors still to play this season.
Plus much more. Click below to read.
Packed full of features, the May edition covers everything from Manchester’s March for Women to the Dutch cycling revolution. House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle weighs in on North West boxer Jack Catterall’s controversial loss, and we share our views on who will win the three golf majors still to play this season.
Plus much more. Click below to read.
Questions remain over US weapons trade after Biden freezes Saudi arms sales
PRESIDENT Joe Biden’s freezing of billions worth of pending arms sales agreed by Donald Trump in the last months of his presidency has been met with mixed reactions.
There are those who welcome turning down the weapons tap to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. But some believe it doesn’t go far enough.
On the campaign trail, Joe Biden stated: “I would end US support for the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen and order a reassessment of our relationship with Saudi Arabia.”
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There are those who welcome turning down the weapons tap to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. But some believe it doesn’t go far enough.
On the campaign trail, Joe Biden stated: “I would end US support for the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen and order a reassessment of our relationship with Saudi Arabia.”
During his short
Halting the American war machine requires fundamental government change
THE ills of American exceptionalism will continue despite a change of leadership in the White House, an American socialist group has claimed.
While some of Donald Trump’s policies have been reversed immediately since Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election in November, such as the United States rejoining the Paris climate agreement, halting the American war machine requires fundamental government change, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) told Redaction Politics.
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While some of Donald Trump’s policies have been reversed immediately since Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election in November, such as the United States rejoining the Paris climate agreement, halting the American war machine requires fundamental government change, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) told Redaction Politics.
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Trump may have lost at the ballot box, but his style of politics isn’t going away
Trump may have lost at the ballot box, but his style of politics isn’t going away
ANOTHER Presidential election has passed in America with all the usual trimmings of bitter discourse, blinkered allegiance, and nasty, personal attacks.
The Democrat victory now signals an end to four years of Trump rule – but some believe Trumpism and his way of ‘doing politics’ will still continue to be present.
Natalie Zacek, senior lecturer of American Studies at the University of Manchester, however, believ
ANOTHER Presidential election has passed in America with all the usual trimmings of bitter discourse, blinkered allegiance, and nasty, personal attacks.
The Democrat victory now signals an end to four years of Trump rule – but some believe Trumpism and his way of ‘doing politics’ will still continue to be present.
Natalie Zacek, senior lecturer of American Studies at the University of Manchester, however, believ
Chomsky warns of humanity’s drive to ‘species suicide’ amidst climate and nuclear threats
NOAM Chomsky highlighted the looming environmental crisis and threat of nuclear war as factors which could end the human race.
Speaking at the launch of Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace and Justice Project, he urged international decision makers to do more to tackle the climate emergency. If not challenged now, “the game is over, literally”, he said.
“Though there are feasible methods to save the environment that sustains life, they are not being employed to the extent that is necessary.”
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Speaking at the launch of Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace and Justice Project, he urged international decision makers to do more to tackle the climate emergency. If not challenged now, “the game is over, literally”, he said.
“Though there are feasible methods to save the environment that sustains life, they are not being employed to the extent that is necessary.”
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A life in style: The refined elegance of Prince Philip
One aspect of Prince Philip’s life in royalty which is often overlooked was his unwavering style. Refined, suitable and always British in character.
Last year, the Prince’s Duke of Edinburgh scheme published a checklist of ‘character-building’ areas for young kids, to help enrich and widen their lives.
One of the more inspirational pledges from this was point 22 – ‘dress for yourself, not others.’ And he’s right.
Over his career, Philip was a quietly dashing, well-dressed man. Occupying the r
Last year, the Prince’s Duke of Edinburgh scheme published a checklist of ‘character-building’ areas for young kids, to help enrich and widen their lives.
One of the more inspirational pledges from this was point 22 – ‘dress for yourself, not others.’ And he’s right.
Over his career, Philip was a quietly dashing, well-dressed man. Occupying the r
Biden ‘must quit the double standards’ of past Presidents, ANC politician says
Biden ‘must quit the double standards’ of past Presidents, ANC politician says
ANTI-APARTHEID veteran Ronnie Kasrils has called on President Joe Biden to correct America’s foreign policy “double standards.”
Speaking at the launch of Jeremy Corbyn’s Project for Peace and Justice, Kasrils highlighted the irony between “America, the leader of the free world” and “America, the greatest purveyor of violence in the world.”
The South African was a key figure in the African National Congress during t
ANTI-APARTHEID veteran Ronnie Kasrils has called on President Joe Biden to correct America’s foreign policy “double standards.”
Speaking at the launch of Jeremy Corbyn’s Project for Peace and Justice, Kasrils highlighted the irony between “America, the leader of the free world” and “America, the greatest purveyor of violence in the world.”
The South African was a key figure in the African National Congress during t
Jeremy Corbyn leads the charge against ‘vaccine nationalism’ and pledges to ‘take on’ Rupert Murdoch’s new venture
Jeremy Corbyn leads the charge against ‘vaccine nationalism’ and pledges to ‘take on’ Rupert Murdoch’s new venture
Jeremy Corbyn has attacked the “vaccine nationalism” campaign of the rich and powerful and blamed it for stunting the global response to the pandemic.
Speaking at the virtual launch of his new ‘Project for Peace and Justice’ initiative, the former Labour leader said the pandemic has shown in its true, fatal light just how connected the world and its peoples are.
As such, future g
Jeremy Corbyn has attacked the “vaccine nationalism” campaign of the rich and powerful and blamed it for stunting the global response to the pandemic.
Speaking at the virtual launch of his new ‘Project for Peace and Justice’ initiative, the former Labour leader said the pandemic has shown in its true, fatal light just how connected the world and its peoples are.
As such, future g
‘Misinformation isn’t going to go away on its own’: Fake News in the era of Trump and Covid
‘Misinformation isn’t going to go away on its own’: Fake News in the era of Trump and Covid
IN recent years, misinformation has seen an alarming rise online, festering to an appreciative minority. 2020 has been no different.
The Presidential Election and Covid-19 pandemic, among other topics have kept fake news outlets stocked up last year.
It is an issue that is only going to grow. With the unrelenting dominance of social media, where everyone has an equal platform to share their views, and
IN recent years, misinformation has seen an alarming rise online, festering to an appreciative minority. 2020 has been no different.
The Presidential Election and Covid-19 pandemic, among other topics have kept fake news outlets stocked up last year.
It is an issue that is only going to grow. With the unrelenting dominance of social media, where everyone has an equal platform to share their views, and
