Jeremy Corbyn, “Imperialism”, and Labour’s Antisemitism Problem

By David Feldman June 12, 2019 Histories of the Present 7 comments

What are the historical roots of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party? David Feldman explores.

A History of British Values? Peterloo’s International Context

By Shirin Hirsch April 23, 2019 Features 0 comments

What did Peterloo mean in an international context? Shirin Hirsch investigates the connections between Peterloo and a global struggle for freedom.

S2, E2: History Acts – The Left in Government

By Administrator February 28, 2019 History Workshop Podcast 0 comments

As the UK Labour Party charts a new direction under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, activists and historians discuss the Left in government in the latest History Workshop Podcast.

First as Tragedy…?

By Emily Robinson February 22, 2019 Historians' Watch, Histories of the Present 0 comments

With the defections of eleven MPs (at time of writing!) this week to form the new Independent Group, Emily Robinson reflects on the uses of history and identity in Labour politics.

Radical Objects: A Menu for Change – The South African Deputation to London, 1909

By Administrator November 16, 2013 Radical Objects 2 comments

Radical Objects: A menu of a meal at the House of Commons in London in 1909, hosted by the Labour Party leader James Keir Hardie, with Labour MPs and a South African deputation led by W. P. Schreiner

The Geek and the Dandy: Is Ed Miliband Heir to Disraeli?

By Administrator October 13, 2012 Histories of the Present 0 comments

Article by Jane Ridley: The Labour leader summoned the ghost of 19th century Tory leader Disraeli in his speech to conference last week. So how do the two British politicians compare?

Radical Objects: Newsletter in Support of Mining Families

By Administrator April 16, 2012 Radical Objects 0 comments

Kentish Town Castlehaven ward, London – Labour Party newsletter from 1984, requesting support for mining families