Historian of the Labour Left. Articles and book reviews in Tribune, Jacobin, Political Insight, Contemporary British History, English Historical Review, Modern British History.
Organised 'Beyond the Fragments: 45 Years On.'
Alfie Steer
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I shall be likely yapping about Tony Benn’s diaries do tune in!
Upcoming radio appearance from our @histparl.bsky.social colleague...
We are very sad to hear that Michael Meadowcroft, Liberal MP for Leeds West (1983-1987) has died. Michael was an influential thinker and famously opposed the merger with the SDP.
In an interview for our Oral History project, he described his libertarian philosophy and independent personality. 👇
You are creating that debate. There is no debate. There is a far right talking point and a media willing to traffic it into the mainstream.
Very pleased to share my new article on the legal case surrounding Welwitsch's Angolan botanical collections, part of the @collecol.bsky.social issue in @Endeavour (edited by the lovely @dominikhhh.bsky.social & @nickytheprof.bsky.social) ✨ #envhist
Available open access! doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
In May 1820, five men were hanged for their involvement in the Cato Street Conspiracy.
Earlier this month our Public Engagement Assistant @AlfieSteer went on location to explore the plot that planned to assassinate the Prime Minister and his entire cabinet.
The right wing content isn’t the notable thing, it’s the crudity of the ‘analysis’ and arguments for getting there. Too much time spent in the private jets of billionaires rots the brain. As the Epstein files showed their private political takes make tabloid headlines sound nuanced.
The 1832 Reform Act received royal assent #OnThisDay 1832. This post from our editor Philip Salmon provides an overview of the Act’s significance and legacy: victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2022/06/07/1...
Mandelson's political advice amounting to 'You should Win instead of Not Winning' confirms my earlier impression of a mind completely overtaken by political banalities, and a talent entirely degraded through admiration of wealth.
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will feel like a gotcha but actually i think an interesting point re: the idea of what matters is what works vs ideology: would be keen to know the last time blair had an opinion that surprised you
