That this House views with concern the intention to cut pay levels at the Manchester Evening News; questions the need for this when the newspaper is recording healthy profits; deeply regrets the refusal of meaningful negotiations; finds this action by one of the country's leading and most respected regional newspapers out of keeping with the principles espoused by its sister newspaper, The Guardian; and calls for urgent negotiations with employees and their representatives, if necessary with the assistance of ACAS.

That this House views with concern the intention to cut pay levels at the Manchester Evening News; questions the need for this when the newspaper is recording healthy profits; deeply regrets the refusal of meaningful negotiations; finds this action by one of the country's leading and most respected regional newspapers...

That this House congratulates the Manchester Evening News on its being named as the Regional Newspaper of the Year by winning both the Daily Newspaper of the Year and the Newspaper of the Year categories at the United Kingdom Press Gazette regional awards; and wishes them continuing success with their gutsy and confident style.

That this House congratulates the Manchester Evening News on its being named as the Regional Newspaper of the Year by winning both the Daily Newspaper of the Year and the Newspaper of the Year categories at the United Kingdom Press Gazette regional awards; and wishes them continuing success with their...

That this House notes with concern that The Guardian and Manchester Evening News plc, which has a monopoly of newspapers in Greater Manchester, owning and operating more than 20 titles, including The Manchester Evening News, is now seeking to use its position as a restricted shareholder in Transworld Communications plc to control the management of that company, which operates Manchester's independent radio station, Piccadilly Radio, a direct competitor to The Manchester Evening News; and believes such action to be against the public interest.

That this House notes with concern that The Guardian and Manchester Evening News plc, which has a monopoly of newspapers in Greater Manchester, owning and operating more than 20 titles, including The Manchester Evening News, is now seeking to use its position as a restricted shareholder in Transworld Communications plc...