Thomas Rainborowe, killed on this day in 1648.
'He was one of whom this sinful nation was not worthy; he was one of whom this declining Parliament was not worthy…’

Looking forward to speaking on the Putney debates for the The Cromwell Museum !

Thanks in particular to my own branch Goldsmiths UCU, Goldsmiths SU, dozens of international academics who wrote letters, MPs like Jeremy Corbyn & John McDonnell MP & 5000 people who signed a petition supporting us. Telling the truth to students is not a crime - it's our role

Are you in Milton Keynes tomorrow? I will be speaking at this👇🏻alongside some fantastic people 🙌🏻

Important Solidarity protest for sacked Unite the union: join a union construction workers. Please support if you can 👇🏽👇🏽

If you can get to London on Saturday 5 Nov, join the NEU block on the Peoples Assembly/TUC demonstration.

Fantastic news…

NEU supports the People's Assembly national demonstration on 5th November

Glasgow protesters take to the streets in opposition to Sunak, the Tories and austerity. Unity is strength in the face of the attacks on union rights and cuts imposed by an unelected Tory PM.

Need a dose of hope?

An insider's view of the most radical period in Labour’s history - Is Socialism Possible in Britain by Andrew Murray is out now!

We are down to the last 10 or so tickets for the Christopher Hill and the English Revolution conference taking place in just over a month! Do snap up the last remaining tickets, it's set to be a wonderful event! Do share!
Register below:
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The People's Assembly are holding a national rally in London on the 5th November, Leicester People’s Assembly are arranging a coach to the event, if you and friends/family would like to attend; please book a ticket below ⬇️
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The Putney Debates began in St. Mary’s Church, Putney #OnThisDay 1647. The debates were a series of discussions among members of the New Model Army - including Oliver Cromwell and several Levellers - concerning a new constitution for Britain.

A few of the best quotes 👇🏻

The London Revolution 1640-1643: Class Struggles in 17th Century England - book review counterfire.org/articles/book-…

Colonel Thomas Rainsborough's appeal for greater democracy at Putney 'I think that the poorest he that is in England hath a life to live as the greatest he... every man that is to live under a government ought first by his own consent to put himself under that government...' 2/3

For the 375th anniversary of the Putney Debates, our next exhibit will be on the Leveller movement and the Debates - opening on 5 November. More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/all-peo… 3/3

Excellent review of The London Revolution 1640-1643: Class Struggles in 17th Century England counterfire.org/articles/book-…

Get along…