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Last week Manchester Airport on Trial received an email containing a press release from Manchester City Council announcing that the leader of the council had been invited to a global climate conference. Let’s get this straight. Sir Richard Leese is … Continue reading →

Today defendants Tilly Gifford and Dan Glass from the Climate 9 had their appeal heard at Edinburgh Appeal Court against the conviction they received last summer for Breach of the Peace. The conviction related to a direct action taken in … Continue reading →

Last weekend campaigners from across the north joined Manchester Climate Action and Manchester Airport on Trial to set up a temporary camp in the woods by Manchester Airport. The camp was attended by around 40 people over the weekend who … Continue reading →

Event Details: Manchester Airport is planning to press ahead with its expansion plans, demolishing local homes and green spaces, and doubling air freight capacity. Come and spend a weekend in the woods, getting to know the area and local residents, … Continue reading →

This video from direct action group Take VAT shows how the aviation industry as a whole receives special treatment, not just by environmental standards but also economically. For more information on the tax breaks received by aviation read the 10 … Continue reading →

We’ve now uploaded the expert reports from the second trial. There are a couple more to be done, but most of them are already up on this page.

At 9am this morning, a real sense of solidarity could be felt outside Trafford Magistrate’s Court. There was a great turn-out to support the six defendants from Manchester Airport on Trial appearing in court to face charges of aggravated trespass … Continue reading →

The second trial began this morning with a massive show of support for six climate protesters who breached airside security at Manchester Airport in May 2010. Supporters of the ‘Manchester Airport on Trial’ group gathered outside court this morning with … Continue reading →

As Manchester Airport on Trial looksto the future for the second trial, which begins on February 21st, Mark Haworth reflects on the first trial in which he and 10 other defendants were charged with wilful obstruction of a public highway. … Continue reading →

Amanda Walters and Mark Haworth  were found guilty this afternoon, but said that the campaign against the airport will continue. Today the court heard the defence case, that the expansion of the Airport would have significant impacts on local homes and … Continue reading →