Radical Tea Towel UK Blog

Born today in 1868, James Connolly is the founding figure of the modern Irish Left. James Connolly Memorial in Dublin, Ireland In Britain it was Keir Hardie, in America it was Eugene Debs. … read more

The General Strike of 1926 began 94 years ago, showing the immense power which belongs to workers when they come together and fight for the world they deserve. Unity is strength. Never … read more

This May Day, the importance of ordinary workers is clear for all to see – let’s build a world which never forgets this again Over the last month, I’ve been writing to you about isolation and the … read more

This week we've given £1k to the Trussell Trust food bank charity, and are close to manufacturing face masks using spare tea towel material, which we'll also be donating to vulnerable groups. … read more

Our radical past is home to many characters who have actively chosen an isolated way of life… It’s hard to imagine right now, but plenty of people have happily opted for isolation over the cen … read more