Radical Tea Towel UK Blog

Why Wilberforce and Equiano's Campaign Against Slavery Still Resonates

Posted by Pete on 12th May 2019

In 1789, the abolitionist leader William Wilberforce struck upon a vital truth of global economics – the West became developed by under-developing everywhere else. William Wilberforce ranks, alon … read more

Tony Benn and World Peace

Posted by Pete on 3rd Apr 2019

Tony Benn was a legend of the British left. His lifelong battle to uphold the values of international justice and human dignity deserve a special degree of recognition. As does his unwavering commitme … read more

A Quick ‘Thank You’ to Karl Marx

Posted by Pete on 17th Feb 2019

Like me, you may have been distressed to hear that Karl Marx’s resting place in Highgate Cemetery in North London has been vandalised again yesterday for the second time in a few weeks. … read more

100 Years of Nelson Mandela

Posted by Pete on 18th Jul 2018

Back in June 1988, 72,000 people crammed into the old Wembley Stadium. They were treated to a music masterclass. Some of the eighties' best were performing: Simple Minds, Whitney Houston, Stev … read more

The Suez Crisis and the fall of the British Empire

Posted by Pete on 29th Oct 2017

61 years ago today, Britain (in alliance with France and Israel) illegally invaded Egypt. It was all just a big misunderstanding of course... A misunderstanding that Labour heroes Attlee, Bevan … read more