Alex Renton
@axrenton.bsky.social
Writer, broadcaster, optimist. FRHistS. Books: Blood Legacy - slavery & my family's part in it. Stiff Upper Lip - abuse in Britain's elite schools. BBC Radio 4's In Dark Corners.
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I don't know why immigrants don't just go on strike. See how long the racists can cope without GP surgeries, nursing, deliveries, food being picked, clothes being made, warehouses being staffed, software being maintained, houses being built...
November 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I don't know why immigrants don't just go on strike. See how long the racists can cope without GP surgeries, nursing, deliveries, food being picked, clothes being made, warehouses being staffed, software being maintained, houses being built...
Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of the CARICOM reparations commission - "Here we are again, still at it, 190 years on, asking for compensation for the crimes and suffering that continue to this very day". Just now, speaking to @icws-sas.bsky.social #reparations
November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of the CARICOM reparations commission - "Here we are again, still at it, 190 years on, asking for compensation for the crimes and suffering that continue to this very day". Just now, speaking to @icws-sas.bsky.social #reparations
Hedge fund billionaire Sir Paul Marshall funds History Reclaimed, Pharos Trust, the Institute of Economic Affairs, Legatum, Nigel Biggar, Robbie Gibb and GB News.
Join the dots.
Join the dots.
I'm not sure if others have noticed this, but interesting that one of the Prescott criticisms of the BBC is based on those of the 'History Reclaimed' group, which is also associated with the 'Restore Trust' group's attacks on & so far unsuccessful attempts to take control of the National Trust. 1/3
November 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hedge fund billionaire Sir Paul Marshall funds History Reclaimed, Pharos Trust, the Institute of Economic Affairs, Legatum, Nigel Biggar, Robbie Gibb and GB News.
Join the dots.
Join the dots.
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Exclusive: Police are investigating historic sexual abuse claims relating to the author of The Penguin Lessons, Channel 4 News can reveal.
It comes as fresh allegations of abuse have now come to light, following our investigation last month into Mike Thompson who vehemently denies any wrongdoing.
It comes as fresh allegations of abuse have now come to light, following our investigation last month into Mike Thompson who vehemently denies any wrongdoing.
Exclusive: Police investigating ‘The Penguin Lessons’ author as fresh sexual abuse claims revealed
More ex-pupils have now come forward to Channel 4 News following our investigation into Mike Thompson, who wrote the bestselling novel since adapted into a hit film, writes Cathy Newman.
channel4news.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Elon’s Grokipedia has 5,000 words on me. (Wikipedia has five paras.) 94 footnotes. It’s not objectionable or inaccurate but definitely TMl. And boring. Sample…
November 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Elon’s Grokipedia has 5,000 words on me. (Wikipedia has five paras.) 94 footnotes. It’s not objectionable or inaccurate but definitely TMl. And boring. Sample…
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Jamaican government official appeal site for the Hurricane Melissa recovery - 400,000 in need, as of this morning.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
supportjamaica.gov.jm
Support Jamaica – Official Disaster Relief & Recovery Portal
Join hands with the Government of Jamaica. Support national disaster relief, locate shelters,
and stay informed on Hurricane Melissa updates.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
October 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Jamaican government official appeal site for the Hurricane Melissa recovery - 400,000 in need, as of this morning.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
supportjamaica.gov.jm
Must read interview with writers of Netflix’s A House of Dynamite. The true horror is not who controls the nuclear weapons (dodgy presidents, unstable states, AI) but the nuclear weapons themselves. Obviously. #AHouseOfDynamite @cnduk.bsky.social
Today is Netfix premier day for "A House of Dynamite." Here's what I wrote about it (and why you should see it)
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
October 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Must read interview with writers of Netflix’s A House of Dynamite. The true horror is not who controls the nuclear weapons (dodgy presidents, unstable states, AI) but the nuclear weapons themselves. Obviously. #AHouseOfDynamite @cnduk.bsky.social
Hope everyone in the States watches it…
A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE (Netflix): Terrifying, especially given the unprincipled, waffling nitwit in the White House.
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Hope everyone in the States watches it…
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Great 12-month opportunity for an historian. Salary: £36,799 (Grade 5: Development Worker grade). Edinburgh/hybrid. Closing date 21 October.
Vacancy: Legacy of Slavery Research Project Officer - The Scottish Episcopal Church
Salary: £36,799 (Grade 5: Development Worker grade)Contract: Fixed term for 12 months Hours: Fulltime, 35 hours a week (.8 FTE or 28 hours will also be considered). Some occasional evening or weekend ...
www.scotland.anglican.org
October 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Great 12-month opportunity for an historian. Salary: £36,799 (Grade 5: Development Worker grade). Edinburgh/hybrid. Closing date 21 October.
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America: No Kings
Britain: No Dukes of York
Britain: No Dukes of York
October 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
America: No Kings
Britain: No Dukes of York
Britain: No Dukes of York
Why not?
Tomorrow I'll be on Laura Kuenssberg.
Will I be able to say "I can announce the Green Party have just overtaken the Tories in members!"?
It's tantalisingly close to happening!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Will I be able to say "I can announce the Green Party have just overtaken the Tories in members!"?
It's tantalisingly close to happening!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Why not?
No question, best drama series since Succession www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
‘The best cop show’: Blue Lights just gets better with every single episode
This rivetingly tense Bafta-winning drama crackles with raw energy. Its third series is its finest yet – and is rapidly becoming one of the greatest TV series in existence
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
No question, best drama series since Succession www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Eton College has had a lot of these recently: still failing to vet the teachers? Almost 2 years after he was charged with 14 offences against his pupils, Jacob Leland found guilty today on three counts of sexual assault. Brave survivors - a tough thing, breaking the silence. @mandatenow.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Eton College has had a lot of these recently: still failing to vet the teachers? Almost 2 years after he was charged with 14 offences against his pupils, Jacob Leland found guilty today on three counts of sexual assault. Brave survivors - a tough thing, breaking the silence. @mandatenow.bsky.social
Obviously the nations that colluded in the destruction will be paying, right? www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...
More than $50bn needed to rebuild Gaza after Israel’s war on enclave
Researchers conclude that $53.2bn is needed for extensive reconstruction and recovery efforts over the next 10 years.
www.aljazeera.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Obviously the nations that colluded in the destruction will be paying, right? www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...
St Giles Cathedral just now, the celebration service for a great (and lovely) man, Sir Geoff Palmer.
October 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
St Giles Cathedral just now, the celebration service for a great (and lovely) man, Sir Geoff Palmer.
Funny… no. 1 story in the Guardian’s top ten most read.
October 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Funny… no. 1 story in the Guardian’s top ten most read.
Thank you @alanlester.bsky.social for keeping eye on the mad, racist right-wing media so we don't have to.
October 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Thank you @alanlester.bsky.social for keeping eye on the mad, racist right-wing media so we don't have to.
Supporting the liberation of Palestine, while loathing antisemitism. As ever.
October 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Supporting the liberation of Palestine, while loathing antisemitism. As ever.
London, ordinary cafe, modest breakfast for two - £57.12.
Two blinking cups of rosy cost nine quid, cor blimey, ows-yer-farver etc...
Two blinking cups of rosy cost nine quid, cor blimey, ows-yer-farver etc...
October 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
London, ordinary cafe, modest breakfast for two - £57.12.
Two blinking cups of rosy cost nine quid, cor blimey, ows-yer-farver etc...
Two blinking cups of rosy cost nine quid, cor blimey, ows-yer-farver etc...
Nazis ban comedians shock.. NYT, 4 Feb 1939
September 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Nazis ban comedians shock.. NYT, 4 Feb 1939
'Trump is the enemy.' Max Hastings shines on BBC R4 Today this morning, saying what the real lessons of the Trump visit are: every cavilling, cowardly, appeasing politician take note.
From 2hrs 52.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
From 2hrs 52.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Today - 19/09/2025 - BBC Sounds
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 8:57 AM
'Trump is the enemy.' Max Hastings shines on BBC R4 Today this morning, saying what the real lessons of the Trump visit are: every cavilling, cowardly, appeasing politician take note.
From 2hrs 52.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
From 2hrs 52.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
1st October, St Pancras New Church, Euston, London at 7pm - free, but register below.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rivers...
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The Rivers of Repair
This Black History Month UK 2025, A powerful live event exploring Britain’s 400-year involvement in the Caribbean, through Word & Music
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September 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
1st October, St Pancras New Church, Euston, London at 7pm - free, but register below.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rivers...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rivers...
President Trump - why stop with Department of War? Department of Ill-Health. Failed State Department.
Department of Homeland Insecurity.
I've got more ideas. Sir.
Department of Homeland Insecurity.
I've got more ideas. Sir.
September 6, 2025 at 8:05 AM
President Trump - why stop with Department of War? Department of Ill-Health. Failed State Department.
Department of Homeland Insecurity.
I've got more ideas. Sir.
Department of Homeland Insecurity.
I've got more ideas. Sir.
Seal intact, sell-by date 2017. A dark mahogany... Lethal, or delicious? Alcoholic? Will report, if I survive.
September 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Seal intact, sell-by date 2017. A dark mahogany... Lethal, or delicious? Alcoholic? Will report, if I survive.