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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 1 MIN

Oldham’s Political Firestorm

from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!

Oldham’s political chaos has spiraled into national headlines, with Elon Musk slamming a minister as a “rape genocide apologist” amid a firebombed town, riot police at council meetings, and a government flip-flop on a public inquiry into grooming gangs. A reporter’s deep dive revealed a year of shifting alliances, leadership collapses, and espionage — all while public servants and citizens alike are emotionally shattered, with more tears than smiles in interviews. In Makerfield, the MP race is heating up, with Musk backing a candidate, parties scrambling to replace nominees, and one urging voters to “vote in hope, not anger.” It’s a raw, unsettling glimpse of how fear, distrust, and local turmoil can erupt — and whether Oldham’s meltdown is a warning for the rest of the country. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2483978585870378

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