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For followers in Manchester interested in learning more about Israel/Palestine.
Come and join the Friends of Standing Together for a screening of No Other Land, a moving documentary account of life under Israeli occupation in the West Bank.
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After careful reflection, we’ve decided not to continue Enroute beyond 2026. We’ll be winding down, supporting current projects and ensuring our work remains online. We’re proud of our volunteers and partners, and grateful to everyone who supported us. bit.ly/4qpMaH7
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🚆One month to go until we start work just outside Manchester Piccadilly
👷Over nine days we'll complete a once-in-a-generation upgrade, updating tracks, points and signalling systems on the southern approach which date back to the 1980s
More here 👉gloo.to/FVXA
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This is awful and beyond the realms of what anyone would see as basic decency for human beings.
It's awful not just for trans people but for anyone who doesn't present with narrow stereotypes of
femininity and doesnt want the state policing women's appearance.
Excl: Trans people can be questioned over their biological sex and ultimately banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look, statutory guidance submitted to ministers says.
The Times has been leaked the final EHRC guidance submitted to the govt almost three months ago.
It says that questions can be raised over a person’s biological sex based on how their physical appearance, their behaviour, or concerns from others. Questions must be handled sensitively.
If there are still doubts over whether someone is telling the truth, those running services must take into account “relevant factors” and can still choose to exclude them if they believe it is necessary.
The guidance also drops a suggestion from the draft document that people could be asked to produce documents to prove their sex. It says “there is no type of official record or document in the UK which provides reliable evidence of sex” because people can change their sex on passports and driving licences without the need for a gender recognition certificate.
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🚧Manchester Piccadilly is set for a major upgrade in February next year.
🚄We'll be investing nearly £8m to improve tracks, points and signalling systems on the southern approach to the station, which date back to the 1980s.
More here 👇
networkrailmediacentre.co.uk…
POLITICS IN RAIL:
An exciting panel event organised by @youngrailpro coming to Manchester, on the 24th November. Get your tickets here! youngrailpro.com/events/Even…
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From Sunday 7 December 2025, rail fares in Greater Manchester are getting simpler.
Just two simple ticket options, anytime or off-peak for journeys across the city region 🚆
Find out what’s changing 👉 nationalrail.co.uk/GMFares
#NorthernTrains #GreaterManchester #SimplerFares
ALT Sunrise over Manchester city centre with the text “Greater Manchester rail fares made simpler, Sunday 7 December 2025”.
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. @LNER has released a statement from Andrew Johnson, the driver of the 1825 Doncaster to London King's Cross on Saturday night. "The action I took is the same as any other driver. I think my colleagues onboard were the real heroes and I’d like to pay tribute to their bravery."
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1/3 אנחנו בתנועת עומדים ביחד מברכים ושמחים על הסכם הפסקת אש והחזרת החטופים שהושג הלילה. זה הרגע שחיכינו לו במשך שנתיים, שנאבקנו עליו ללא סוף, רגע שעשוי להפסיק את ההרג היום-יומי ואת ההרעבה וההשמדה בעזה, ולהחזיר את החטופים הביתה למשפחות שלהם.
Jewish and Palestinian people gather for peace
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1ed…
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“Tommy Robinson is a thug who represents the very worst of Britain. His presence undermines those genuinely working to tackle Islamist extremism and foster community cohesion. Minister Chikli has proven himself to be a Diaspora Minister in name only. In our darkest hour, he has ignored the views of the vast majority of British Jews, who utterly and consistently reject Robinson and everything he stands for.”
ALT “Tommy Robinson is a thug who represents the very worst of Britain. His presence undermines those genuinely working to tackle Islamist extremism and foster community cohesion. Minister Chikli has proven himself to be a Diaspora Minister in name only. In our darkest hour, he has ignored the views of the vast majority of British Jews, who utterly and consistently reject Robinson and everything he stands for.”
In the wake of the horrific Manchester terrorist attack, Israel and the Jewish people stand firmly with our allies in the United Kingdom.
On behalf of the State of Israel, I am proud to host British patriot @TRobinsonNewEra who will visit Israel in mid-October.
Tommy is a courageous leader on the front line against radical Islam.
At a time when Jews across Europe face rising antisemitism, it is vital to strengthen bonds with allies who refuse to be silent.
He has proven himself a true friend of Israel and the Jewish people, unafraid to speak the truth and confront hate.
Israel will always stand with the Jewish community and our allies worldwide. Together with friends like Tommy Robinson, we will build stronger bridges of solidarity, fight terror, and defend Western civilization and our shared values.
A scary number of people seem to be under the illusion that stoking further division between the Jewish Community and pro-Palestine protesters is somehow going to make us safer.
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Locomotion No1 departs Heighington on 5Z01 1145 Shildon-Darlington Hopetown recreating the 1st passenger train from 200 years ago!
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The @MHRAgovuk confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.
Read more in their latest update.
➡️ gov.uk/government/news/mhra-…
ALT A woman holding a paracetamol pill in her hand. Text in image reads; MHRA confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe.
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Recognizing the Palestinian state alongside Israel is the right thing to do. Do not listen to the Israeli politicians. They seek to preserve the status quo of occupation and violence. The only way to end the violence is by having freedom, equality and independence to all.
Recognising Palestine is the right thing to do, and we should have done it decades ago. The Board of Deputies is wrong to link this to the Hamas and the hostages.
Statements like these continue to sow division between our communities, instead of common ground and understanding.
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“The West Bank is almost finished. They talk about a Palestinian state, but where? Settlements have almost taken over the Jordan Valley; they will soon reach Hebron in the south. There are no [areas] left to negotiate over.”
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