Oh God, What Now? 24 Hours In Police Custody: Royal Edition
Feb 24, 2026
Jack Walton, a Manchester Mill reporter covering local politics, describes the charged Gorton and Denton by-election. He paints the on-the-ground mood, campaign nastiness and who might benefit from tactical voting. Short, vivid snapshots of local candidates, Reform’s antics and the Greens’ appeal keep the conversation lively and immediate.
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Prince's Arrest Presents Rule Of Law Moment For UK
- The UK's legal system showing a prince arrested is contrasted with perceived US impunity, offering a rare marker of rule-of-law responsiveness.
- Rachel suggests this signals Britain is at least attempting to hold powerful figures to account.
Reform Councillor Crashes During Dirt Bike Demo
- Jack Walton recounts dirt-biking with Reform's first Greater Manchester councillor Alan Hopwood who crashed shortly after showing off.
- The story illustrates Reform's local inexperience and provides a vivid metaphor for their campaign's volatility.
Gorton And Denton Is A Split Constituency
- Gorton and Denton is a complex constituency split between a largely left-leaning Manchester side and a more working-class Denton, making outcomes hard to predict.
- Jack notes two-thirds of electors are on the Manchester side, giving Greens an inherent numerical advantage.
