Joint statement by Greater Manchester Leaders following protests and unrest across the country

“We thank the officers and staff of Greater Manchester Police for all the work they are doing to protect our city-region. They have faced an exceptionally challenging situation and met it with bravery and professionalism. We thank them for their swift action to keep our residents and businesses safe and the proactive approach they are taking. 

“While some bad actors have stoked tension on social media, decent people across Greater Manchester have been working quietly on the ground to calm things down. We are grateful to them and to all the public servants who’ve been working around the clock.  

“We are proud of the way Greater Manchester has once again pulled together to keep our communities safe. Only by continuing to work together can we defeat those who want to divide us. Those who broke the law will be pursued, and they will be brought to justice. As Greater Manchester Leaders, we speak in one voice when we say that there will never be a place for hatred or violence here.”

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

Kate Green, Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester

City Mayor Paul Dennett, Salford City Council

Cllr Bev Craig, Manchester City Council

Cllr Nick Peel, Bolton Council

Cllr Eamonn O’Brien, Bury Council

Cllr Arooj Shah, Oldham Council

Cllr Neil Emmott, Rochdale Council

Cllr Mark Hunter, Stockport Council

Cllr Gerald Cooney, Tameside Council

Cllr Tom Ross, Trafford Council

Cllr David Molyneux, Wigan Council

Article Published: 07/08/2024 10:13 AM