Manchester Counterfire

30/09/2025

Join GM Stop the War Coalition tomorrow evening for a screening of From Ground Zero: Voices From Gaza.
The evening is a fundraiser for Greater Manchester Stop the War Coalition so we can continue our work and send coaches to the national Palestine demo in London on 11th October to mark the 2nd anniversary of the genocide in Gaza.

Charming, wistful, heartbreaking, hopeful and urgent. Palestine’s official entry to the 2025 Academy Awards, “From Ground Zero”, brings dozens of emerging Palestinian artists to the fore in an urgent cry for humanity from a people under siege.

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Charming, wistful, heartbreaking, hopeful and urgent. Palestine’s official entry to the 2025 Academy Awards, “From Ground Zero”, brings dozens of emerging Palestinian artists to the fore in an urgent cry for humanity from a people under siege. Each film, ranging in length from 3 to 6 minutes, ...

20/06/2025

The last national demo for Palestine was one of the biggest with 600,000 people taking to the streets of London.Protest does work - since that demo the Labour government have put out their strongest statement yet condemning Israel's actions in Gaza.Despite its words, the government is still arming I...

06/06/2025

Tomorrow - Rage Against Austerity at The National Demo this Sat 7th!

22/05/2025

‼️Tonight, 7pm, Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS.

Malcolm X was born on 19 May 1925. 100 years on from his birth, join author Kevin Ovenden to launch a new edition of his book Malcolm X: Socialism and Black Nationalism.

Malcolm X is one of the best-known figures to come out of the struggle for black liberation in the 1960s. He was assassinated in 1965 as his political thought was evolving and the movement he was at the forefront of was rapidly radicalising.

Kevin Ovenden’s biography makes the case for remembering Malcolm X as the unflinching revolutionary he was. It looks at the debates that emerged in the movement, how Malcolm grappled with them and the legacy he left behind.

‘In this fascinating biography, Kevin Ovenden brings out the political and strategic lessons from the revolutionary life of Malcolm X and the black liberation struggle of the 60s. A must-read for activists fighting against racism today.’

Daniel Kebede, General Secretary, National Education Union

‘This remains the most accessible exploration of Malcolm X’s life, thought, and evolving worldview—from religious Black nationalism to a powerful critique of racism as inseparable from global capitalism. His radical politics and fearless analysis continue to offer vital lessons for today’s activists confronting injustice, inequality, and systemic oppression worldwide.’

Madeline Heneghan, Co-author of Great War to Race Riots

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19/05/2025

‼️TONIGHT - Join the Rage Against Austerity Rally (organised by The People's Assembly - Manchester) with great speakers.

It’s crucial we rebuild the anti austerity movement. After years of Tory austerity doing so much damage to our communities and people’s lives, we cannot allow the current Labour Party leadership to carry on its Austerity 2.0.

Join us!

13/02/2025

‼️TONIGHT- Join us

Join us on Thursday 13th Feb. John Westmoreland is a great speaker who is very knowledgeable. So, why not join us for this informative and interesting meeting and discussion?

27/01/2025

Join us on Thursday 13th Feb. John Westmoreland is a great speaker who is very knowledgeable. So, why not join us for this informative and interesting meeting and discussion?

26/01/2025

Great first session of ‘Marxism in a Day.’ We definitely need more of these sessions to look at how ordinary people can come together to create the fair and democratic society/world we deserve. Why not join us in Counterfire. https://www.counterfire.org/join/

26/01/2025

‼️Today - Join us. Chris Nineham is in Manchester on Sunday speaking on Palestine, Ukraine, imperialism and the Drive to war.

Marxism in A Day this SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY 2025 AT 12:30PM Mechanics Institute 103 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD

Don't forget to book your free tickets!

We will be discussing the history of Marxism and it's relevance to the current turbulent political situation.

This is a FREE event and all are welcome!

The Lineup:

1pm - 2:15
How things change - The Marxist theory of History - Kate Connelly - author and historian

2:15 - 2:45 lunch

2:45 - 3:50
Palestine, Ukraine, imperialism and the drive to war - Chris Nineham - author, National officer of CF and Stop the War

4:00- 5:15
Revolutionaries and the United front - building the movements - Michael Lavalette

Tickets are free, but please register for the event on Outsavvy: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/24137/marxism-in-day
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