Manchester City Council 'blocked' emails to councillors about Abu Dhabi and housing loans fund

Manchester Evening News - Nov 5, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: A councillor says she was unaware that emails raising questions about public loans and property deals had been diverted to Manchester council's legal department. The town hall insists the move is necessary because of potential legal proceedings.

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