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Jack Youd is a Salford Labour Councillor, Deputy City Mayor and trade union organiser.
The global movement to defend the Spanish Republic from fascism included scores of Salford people who volunteered in the International Brigades, raised funds and cared for refugees — a legacy that campaigners are hoping will be enshrined in a memorial.
In north Manchester, nearly 500 Go North West bus drivers are balloting for strike action over ‘fire and rehire’ proposals which would force them to accept longer hours and pay cuts – or face the sack.