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Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory accusing him of ‘seeking to justify’ Hamas attack

Left-winger Andy McDonald accuses Tory backbencher of ‘highly defamatory’ claim

The Independent UK

Pro-Palestine Labour MP threatens to sue over 'defamatory' tweet

AN MP suspended from Labour over comments at a pro-Palestine rally has threatened to sue a Tory MP over "highly defamatory" accusations.

The National (Scotland)

Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says Tory Chris Clarkson made a ‘highly defamatory’ statement about him.

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Andy McDonald sues Tory MP who accused him of ‘seeking to justify’ Hamas atrocity

MP takes action against Conservative Chris Clarkson over his response to comments made at pro-Palestinian protest

The Guardian - UK

'Red wall' Greater Manchester MP Chris Clarkson to stand down following boundary changes

Chris Clarkson has been MP for Heywood and Middleton

Manchester Evening News

Greens back former Labour councillor’s bid to become MP at next general election

He describes himself an ‘avid defender of the green belt’

Manchester Evening News

MP holds 'urgent meeting' with Argos bosses after they announced planned closure of Heywood depot

Chris Clarkson says he 'disappointed and concerned' at the move announced by the catalogue store's owners Sainsbury's on Tuesday

Manchester Evening News

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Plans for new £24.5m theatre in Oldham approved despite campaign to save Coliseum

It comes just a couple of weeks after the Coliseum Theatre said it would close permanently at the end of March after losing Arts Council funding

Manchester Evening News

Councillors battle it out to become Labour MP candidate for key 'red wall' constituency

The seat is currently held by Chris Clarkson who became the constituency’s first ever Conservative MP as the Tories romped to a landslide victory in 2019

Manchester Evening News

"It’s a stitch up": Anger and disappointment as towns miss out on £40m in 'Levelling Up' funding

Local leaders were hopeful their Levelling Up fund proposal - which would have seen £20m go to Rochdale and £10m to Heywood and Middleton respectively - would find favour with ministers.

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Hunger Games chaos

What Levelling Up means for Greater Manchester PLUS How a wind-up merchant called Downing Street and was put through to Tony Blair

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester MP calls for flagship Atom Valley site to be thrown out of masterplan

Places for Everyone - the conurbation’s controversial long-term strategy for jobs and homes - is currently undergoing a public examination as part of the process towards it being signed off by the government.

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: When pollution spikes

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Manchester Evening News

MP says he received 'vilest, threatening homophobic abuse' after ex-minister's comments

Heywood and Middleton MP Chris Clarkson accused Chris Bryant of 'specifically' mentioning his sexuality during a bad-tempered debate

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Rochdale council bids for £40m Levelling Up funds - and it could mean big things for Heywood and Middleton

Council bosses say successful bids would support the delivery of some of their ‘key regeneration priorities’.

Manchester Evening News

'The greatest political challenge to survive': Greater Manchester's Tory MPs on Boris Johnson's no confidence vote survival

Many who voiced their support for Johnson before the vote have not replied to a request for a comment today.

Manchester Evening News

"Absolutely crackers": Greater Manchester's Tory MPs voice support for Boris Johnson amid no confidence vote

The vote is set to take place between 6pm and 8pm tonight.

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Caterhams entertain at Snetterton as Hybrid Tune defends C1 24 hours win

There were some typically close Caterham contests at Snetterton last weekend, while there was an impressive performance from the Hybrid Tune team to defend its Citroen C1 24 hours crown at Silverstone

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Manchester Evening News

Former vicar accused of vandalising MP's office cleared of criminal damage charge after case against him dropped

The Rev Mark Coleman was accused of spraying graffiti on the windows of Heywood and Middleton MP Chris Clarkson's office in an environmental protest

The Guardian - UK

Tory defector Christian Wakeford on crossing the floor: ‘All I was thinking was, please don’t throw up’

He was a leave-voting, lockdown sceptic who dramatically switched to Labour in January – shoring up support for Boris Johnson in the process. Does he regret his split?

Manchester Evening News

Town in Greater Manchester in running to become home of Great British Railways

Ministers are looking for places with ‘a rich railway heritage, strong links to the national network and public support for the selected location’.

Manchester Evening News

Row over Levelling Up cash escalates as MP rejects councillor's accusation of 'inaccurate claims'

The pair have locked horns again over government funding.

Manchester Evening News

MP hits out at council chief after accusation he potentially cost constituency £20m in Levelling Up cash

The explosive allegation was made by Rochdale council economy boss John Blundell, whose open letter to the Conservative politician has been circulating on social media

Manchester Evening News

'An alternative needs to be explored': Boris Johnson calls for Clean Air Zone rethink

On a visit to Middleton, the Prime Minister tells the Manchester Evening News an announcement on the scheme will be made 'very soon'

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