@RobertGildea

Professor Emeritus of Modern History. Angry about inequality, injustice, and colonialism. Still European. Writing an oral history of the 1984-5 Miners' Strike.

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Joined April 2011
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Enough is enough. Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, our wildlife, and our landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire prevention plan. Join me and sign the petition here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitio…

Protect nature for the future: make wildfire prevention a national...

Devastating wildfires are threatening our communities, wildlife, and landscapes 🌳 We need the UK Gov to back our amazing fire fighters and invest in a real national wildfire prevention plan. Join me...

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Reinstate Hero Bus Driver Mark Hehir - Sign the Petition! c.org/7p2hGsq8vc via @UKChange

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Reinstate Hero Bus Driver Mark Hehir

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#JamesDyson is guest editor of @BBCr4today What do you think the chances are of him commissioning a report on how #Brexit is going? Dyson was a big supporter & promised it would make the UK better off. Another Brexiteer who’s never been held to account #BrexitWasSoldOnLies #BrexitBrokeBritain
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For a public enquiry on Brexit
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The truth is that #Brexit has b*ggered Britain - economically & politically. It’s damaged our reputation and all but broken our British values.
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The impact of Brexit on the UK economy is 'negative for foreseeable future,' Bank of England chief says 📉 trib.al/cEA8bej

Brexit impact on UK economy 'negative for foreseeable future', Bank of England chief says

The bank's governor, Andrew Bailey, said for nearly a decade he had been careful to "take no position on Brexit" but when asked directly about its impact on economic growth he "had to answer that...

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Stop Trump@UKStopTrump14 Sep 2025
Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson. Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word. This Wednesday we come together against Trump for a better future. Do everything to be there.
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Want to understand the political crisis in France? This book just out will help you!
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Sign this petition from the European Movement UK europeanmovement.co.uk/busin…

Tell the government: British businesses need a better deal with the EU

Sign our petition calling on the government to negotiate concrete improvements to our ability to trade with the EU

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Don't proscribe Palestine Action - Sign the Petition! chng.it/rbPHc7gm5V via @UKChange
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Give the Nobel Peace Prize to Gisèle Pelicot

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What? An alternative, delusional reality
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@LizWebsterSBF30 Dec 2024
The Telegraph is in denial about what Brexit is doing to Britain. archive.ph/2024.12.29-185025…
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Faced with Trump and Farage, Britain’s natural ally is Europe | William Keegan

The Labour party’s determination to stick to Brexit simply condemns the UK to fight a lone hand against the far-right forces ranged against it

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With huge sadness I’m resigning as VP of the RSPCA, a role I’ve held with pride for over 15 years. But their Assured Schemes risk misleading the public & legitimising cruelty. I tried with @ChrisGPackham to persuade the leadership to act but sadly failed thetimes.com/article/100c3f4…

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The latest breaking UK, US, world, business and sport news from The Times and The Sunday Times. Go beyond today's headlines with in-depth analysis and comment.

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I've signed this petition to rejoin Erasmus . Join me! europeanmovement.co.uk/erasm…

This is Erasmus - Petition

We call on the Government to open negotiations to re-enter the Erasmus+ programme, and for opposition political parties to pledge their support. Add your name and help us increase the pressure.

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🚨WORLD’S RICHEST MAN BUYING OUR DEMOCRACY🚨Elon Musk is set to pump £78m into Nigel Farage’s party—a sum that would allow Reform to flood our politics with targeted ads. Add your name to the petition! 38d.gs/n3se

Sign the petition: Britain is not for sale: don't let the likes of Elon Musk meddle in our democracy

🚨 WORLD’S RICHEST MAN BUYING OUR DEMOCRACY 🚨 Elon Musk is set to pump £78m into Nigel Farage’s party—a sum that would allow Reform to flood our politics with targeted ads. Maybe other countries...

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I just donated to help make someone’s wish for a safe home come true this Christmas. Join me in supporting those facing homelessness. Visit smitfc.org/ to find out more. #Homelessness #ASafePlaceToCallHome
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Goodbye, America. It was nice knowing you.
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Today is a day of despair for America. We are plunged into an anticipatory grief | Moira Donegan

I hope we can turn our attention to the most vulnerable among us: those who are less safe today than they were yesterday, says Guardian US columnist Moira Donegan

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