Radical Tea Towel UK Blog

Jawaharlal Nehru sought first to free India, and then to ensure its independent voice on the world stage "At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and f … read more

"Informed opposition to apartheid... owes as much to John Collins and Christian Action as informed opposition to the slave trade owed to Wilberforce." - Archbishop Trevor HuddlestonJohn Collins (centr … 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

Today in 1948, Gandhi was assassinated. His vision is still urgent, for South Asia and for the whole world. “Friends and comrades, the light has gone out of our lives.” So began Prime Minister&nbs … read more

The power of a speech is very often overlooked. Indeed, rhetorical skill and oratorical eloquence are often seen as instruments of deception rather than sources of inspiration. And yet, there is … read more