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John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social · 9h

Looking forward to speaking to the 6th form at Camden School for girls in December…but even before that it’s A+ to whoever wrote this intro…

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John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social · 1d

Very grateful to John McDonnell MP for this very thoughtful and generous review of The Fiery Spirits in the House of Commons magazine…

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · 5d

We must sever all diplomatic ties with the genocidal apartheid state of Israel immediately.

Expel the ambassador. Close the embassy.

As apartheid South Africa was isolated, so too must Israel be — a pariah state.

We’ll march until Palestine is free, from the river to the sea.

Zarah on the stage at the Palestine demonstration infront of a large crowd in Whitehall

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John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social · 6d

So true…

Jonathan Healey @jonathanhealey.bsky.social · 6d

It was two OUP books.

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 6d

An electric evening in Liverpool — the heart of solidarity, unity and hope.

An amazing reception for @zarahsultana.bsky.social, Liverpool Community Independents and local campaigners.

We are building a mass movement up and down the country. Be part of it at yourparty.uk.

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 7d

Real patriotism isn’t about bashing migrants or minorities. It’s about caring enough to ensure nobody is homeless, hungry or left behind.

My piece for @thelondonstandard.bsky.social.

www.standard.co.uk/comment/jere...

Keir Starmer is a plastic patriot just like Nigel Farage

Reform and Labour can wrap themselves in as many union jacks as they want — this is what my country means to me, by Jeremy Corbyn

www.standard.co.uk

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Naomi Baker @drnaomibaker.bsky.social · 7d

One of the most daring theological works of the C17th, published by Elizabeth Avery in 1647. It reconsiders every mainstream Protestant teaching about the apocalypse, and caused her to be denounced as a heretic, including by her own brother. I tell Avery’s story in Voices of Thunder #earlymodern

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 16d

The Cromwell Museum Trust is looking for new trustees who are between the ages of 18-30! If you're interested, we are holding a free info session on Thurs 2 Oct at the Cromwell Museum - drop in between 4-6pm to meet us and find out more. www.cromwellmuseum.org/about-us/bec...

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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 15d

📢 10 days to go!

Labour Party Conference has called for an arms embargo on Israel - join us on the streets to demand that Keir Starmer's government finally ends its support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.

⏲️Assemble 12 noon
📍Central London, route TBA!

All to London for Palestine. 10 days to go. Saturday 11 October. End the genocide. Stop arming Israel. Stop starving Gaza. 12 noon Central London

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 15d

Published this month: 'Atlantic Isles: Travel and Identity in the British and Irish West, 1880–1940', by Gareth Roddy bit.ly/48Hkjfu

The next in the Society's 'New Historical Perspectives' book series, available from 30 October: Open Access and paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social #Skystorians

Cover of new Royal Historical Society monograph published on 30 October 2025: 'Atlantic Isles: Travel and Identity in the British and Irish West, 1880–1940' by Gareth Roddy

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John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social · 27d

Many thanks to the University of Essex for granting me a Visiting Fellowship for the next three years. Especially grateful to Michael Bailey for promoting my candidate. Looking forward to speaking about The Fiery Spirits next month & to working on the sequel at the university…

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John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social · 27d

Well @johnmerrick.bsky.social number 9 is not the case…just saying…

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · Sep 16

Labour is reaping what it has sown.

My piece for @the-independent.com on the need for a real alternative.

www.independent.co.uk/voices/jerem...

Surprise, surprise – Labour is reaping what it has sown

Instead of addressing child poverty, homelessness, poor working conditions or any of the real issues impacting this country, Labour has chosen to deflect the blame and pour billions into arms, says Je...

www.independent.co.uk

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John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social · Sep 13

When the Palestine coalition allegedly stepped 10 yards outside the police proscribed route the leaders of PSC, Stwc, and CND were arrested and charged. They still await trial. And I await the arrest of Tommy Robinson…but without holding my breath ….

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · Sep 12

Over 1,600 people have been arrested since Labour banned Palestine Action — the first time a non-violent direct action group has ever been proscribed in Britain.

The UN has condemned it as “disproportionate” and “unnecessary”.

Opposing genocide isn’t a crime, it’s a moral duty.

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · Sep 9

In the past few days, Israel has bombed Doha, struck Tunis over the humanitarian flotilla headed to Gaza and assassinated Yemen’s Prime Minister.

These are clear violations of international law.

Which other state is allowed to commit such crimes without any consequences?

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John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social · Sep 8

Details and registration here: www.stopwar.org.uk/events/inter...

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@rhammersley99.bsky.social @rhammersley99.bsky.social · Sep 1

As I prepare a conference paper on Thomas Hollis's donations to the Library at Bern, this month's blogpost offers a vignette on Hollis's hand of friendship to Rousseau - and its consequences. www.rachelhammersley.com/new-blog/2025/8/28/thomas-hollis-and-jean-jacques-rousseau

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John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social · Aug 30

Jeremy Corbyn, Lindsey German and Michael Lavalette, Almas Razakazi campaigning for Your Party at a meeting of over 500 in Preston today…

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 22

We're open this Bank Holiday weekend 10am - 4pm, with the chance to see our latest exhibit, which tells the story of the battle that changed British history! Discover more at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

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John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social · Aug 17

Terrance Stamp has gone. The quintessential east end mod, with a string of classic acting credits including Ken Loach’s Poor Cow. But also some later career greats like The Hit and The Limey.

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The Cromwell Museum @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · Aug 13

As it's #WorldCalligraphyDay, our #ObjectOfTheWeek is this lovely letter from Cromwell's mother Elizabeth, written in July 1643. It's probably the only example of her handwriting and signature - which is lovely and clear (unlike the notation below it!)

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John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Palestine movement has more support than ever…which is why the state wants to criminalise it… www.counterfire.org/article/the-...

The Palestine movement at the crossroads

John Rees on the new phase of resistance As the Israeli government prepares even more extensive and brutal ethnic cleansing in Gaza, a new phase of the Palestinian solidarity struggle has opened in...

www.counterfire.org

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Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · Aug 11

What strange times, when the commander of RAF Greenham Common is coming out as a liberal supporter of the right to protest

Alan Rusbridger @arusbridger.bsky.social · Aug 11

Letter of the day (in the Times)

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