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Socialism
The Radical Philosophy of Jeremy Bentham
Born on the 15th of February, 1748, Jeremy Bentham sought to reform the institutions at the heart of British society “The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation.” Jeremy Bentham was born in February, 1748.
The Revolutionary Life of Auguste Blanqui
Born on this day in 1805, Auguste Blanqui devoted his life to the dream of revolution “The Republic means the emancipation of the workers, it’s the end of the reign of exploitation, it’s the coming of a new order that will free labour from the tyranny of capital.” When did the end?
Rise to Freedom: The Radical Life of Ernest Jones
Born on this day, Ernest Jones fought for democracy and freedom across the world "Rise to freedom!
2023: The Radical Year Ahead
Our historian Pete reflects on the passage of time and the possibility of radical progress in 2023 And so, another year comes to a close. 2022 becomes 2023. New Year’s Eve always seems to me a good time to think about… time.
Living in Hope: The Spanish Transition to Democracy
The story of how Spanish fascism came to an end and democracy finally prevailed In March 1939, after a heroic defence, Madrid fell to the armies of Francisco Franco. A few days later, the fascist dictator proclaimed victory in the .
Barbara Castle: The Red Queen of British Politics
The radical life of Barbara Castle, born on this day in 1910... On this day, the 6th of October, 1910, Barbara Anne Betts was born in Chesterfield. It was the year of the on suffragettes in Westminster.
The London Dock Strike of 1889
The strike that led to a sea change in the British labour movement... “The people’s flag is deepest red, It shrouded oft our martyred dead And ere their limbs grew stiff and cold, Their hearts’ blood dyed its every fold.
The Birth of the National Health Service
The long and bitter fight for a universal healthcare system in the UKThe NHS was launched today in 1948.
Churchill's Communist Nephew and the Fight Against Fascism
How Esmond Romilly went from being a posh Wellington schoolboy to a fierce anti-fascist... The British aristocracy has produced a number of over the years, but few so deeply committed to the cause as Esmond Romilly.
Forbidden to Forbid: The May 1968 Protests in France
The story of how student protests led France to the brink of full-scale revolution... Students of radical history always end up at the same question: why is it always Paris?