Professor Emeritus of Modern History. Angry about inequality, injustice, and colonialism. Still European. Writing an oral history of the 1984-5 Miners' Strike.
Joined April 2011
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Reinstate Hero Bus Driver Mark Hehir - Sign the Petition! c.org/7p2hGsq8vc via @UKChange
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26 Dec 2025
#JamesDyson is guest editor of @BBCr4today
What do you think the chances are of him commissioning a report on how #Brexit is going?
Dyson was a big supporter & promised it would make the UK better off.
Another Brexiteer who’s never been held to account
#BrexitWasSoldOnLies
#BrexitBrokeBritain
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19 Oct 2025
The truth is that #Brexit has b*ggered Britain - economically & politically.
It’s damaged our reputation and all but broken our British values.
The impact of Brexit on the UK economy is 'negative for foreseeable future,' Bank of England chief says 📉 trib.al/cEA8bej
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14 Sep 2025
Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.
Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.
This Wednesday we come together against Trump for a better future. Do everything to be there.
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8 Sep 2025
Want to understand the political crisis in France? This book just out will help you!
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30 Jun 2025
Don't proscribe Palestine Action - Sign the Petition! chng.it/rbPHc7gm5V via @UKChange
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31 Dec 2024
What? An alternative, delusional reality
30 Dec 2024
The Telegraph is in denial about what Brexit is doing to Britain.
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21 Dec 2024
With huge sadness I’m resigning as VP of the RSPCA, a role I’ve held with pride for over 15 years. But their Assured Schemes risk misleading the public & legitimising cruelty. I tried with @ChrisGPackham to persuade the leadership to act but sadly failed thetimes.com/article/100c3f4…
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12 Dec 2024
I've signed this petition to rejoin Erasmus . Join me! europeanmovement.co.uk/erasm…
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8 Dec 2024
🚨WORLD’S RICHEST MAN BUYING OUR DEMOCRACY🚨Elon Musk is set to pump £78m into Nigel Farage’s party—a sum that would allow Reform to flood our politics with targeted ads. Add your name to the petition! 38d.gs/n3se
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1 Dec 2024
I just donated to help make someone’s wish for a safe home come true this Christmas. Join me in supporting those facing homelessness. Visit smitfc.org/ to find out more. #Homelessness #ASafePlaceToCallHome
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Robert Gildea retweeted
6 Nov 2024
Goodbye, America. It was nice knowing you.
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