John Rees
@johnwrees.bsky.social
Moonraker. Leveller. Socialist. Revolutionary.
Author of The Leveller Revolution, Imperialism and Resistance, The Algebra of Revolution. Forthcoming The Fiery Spirits (Verso).
Author of The Leveller Revolution, Imperialism and Resistance, The Algebra of Revolution. Forthcoming The Fiery Spirits (Verso).
Great to have done this podcast on the Fiery Spirits for the really excellent World Turned Upside Down site which provides first class material on the English Revolution…. www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/podcast/fier...
Fiery spirits - Protestors on the edge of civil war - The World Turned Upside Down
In the years leading up to the outbreak of Civil War, very few would have predicted that England would become a Republic. But in Parliament, one MP, Henry
www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Great to have done this podcast on the Fiery Spirits for the really excellent World Turned Upside Down site which provides first class material on the English Revolution…. www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/podcast/fier...
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Next week hundreds of people are coming together in central London to discuss the way forward for #YourParty:
www.counterfire.org/article/we-n...
www.counterfire.org/article/we-n...
We need to talk about Your Party
Next week hundreds of people are coming together in central London to discuss the way forward for Your Party.
www.counterfire.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Next week hundreds of people are coming together in central London to discuss the way forward for #YourParty:
www.counterfire.org/article/we-n...
www.counterfire.org/article/we-n...
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Johns Lilburne and Lambert becoming relevant again.
We're facing a political emergency: a high likelihood of an shamelessly authoritarian government in 2029. So we urgently need this basic safeguard: a codified constitution.
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We must act now: without a written constitution, Reform UK will have carte blanche to toxify our nation | Goerge Monbiot
It means breaking with hundreds of years of tradition, but it can’t wait. As hard-right figures spread division and laud autocrats, a fail-safe is vital, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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October 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Johns Lilburne and Lambert becoming relevant again.
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Anniversary today of Edgehill in 1642 - first major battle of the British civil wars. Interesting to think that those there can have had absolutely no conception of what they were about to be a part of: Three civil wars, regicide and the birth of several new ideologies.
October 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Anniversary today of Edgehill in 1642 - first major battle of the British civil wars. Interesting to think that those there can have had absolutely no conception of what they were about to be a part of: Three civil wars, regicide and the birth of several new ideologies.
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Tired of the toxic anti-migrant rhetoric dominating politics?
Know our NHS wouldn’t survive without migrants?
Then join us, with @zackpolanski.bsky.social , @zarahsultana.bsky.social & many others to stand up for compassion and truth.
REGISTER: bit.ly/MigrantsNotT...
Know our NHS wouldn’t survive without migrants?
Then join us, with @zackpolanski.bsky.social , @zarahsultana.bsky.social & many others to stand up for compassion and truth.
REGISTER: bit.ly/MigrantsNotT...
October 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Tired of the toxic anti-migrant rhetoric dominating politics?
Know our NHS wouldn’t survive without migrants?
Then join us, with @zackpolanski.bsky.social , @zarahsultana.bsky.social & many others to stand up for compassion and truth.
REGISTER: bit.ly/MigrantsNotT...
Know our NHS wouldn’t survive without migrants?
Then join us, with @zackpolanski.bsky.social , @zarahsultana.bsky.social & many others to stand up for compassion and truth.
REGISTER: bit.ly/MigrantsNotT...
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De toute ma vie d'ouvrier je n'ai jamais entendu parler ainsi, et j'en ai écouté des tribuns ! Oui je suis internationaliste. Oui j'ai n'ai qu'un seul pays, ma Classe Ouvrière. Oui je n'ai qu'une seule Humanité et qu'une seule Terre. Merci John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social d'avoir ainsi conclu.🛠️🌍🌏🌎✊
"Je n'ai qu'un seul pays, la classe ouvrière" F. Hollande,
non je plaisante, c'est John Rees, cofondateur de Stop the war
non je plaisante, c'est John Rees, cofondateur de Stop the war
October 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
De toute ma vie d'ouvrier je n'ai jamais entendu parler ainsi, et j'en ai écouté des tribuns ! Oui je suis internationaliste. Oui j'ai n'ai qu'un seul pays, ma Classe Ouvrière. Oui je n'ai qu'une seule Humanité et qu'une seule Terre. Merci John Rees @johnwrees.bsky.social d'avoir ainsi conclu.🛠️🌍🌏🌎✊
Looking forward to speaking to the 6th form at Camden School for girls in December…but even before that it’s A+ to whoever wrote this intro…
October 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Looking forward to speaking to the 6th form at Camden School for girls in December…but even before that it’s A+ to whoever wrote this intro…
Very grateful to John McDonnell MP for this very thoughtful and generous review of The Fiery Spirits in the House of Commons magazine…
October 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Very grateful to John McDonnell MP for this very thoughtful and generous review of The Fiery Spirits in the House of Commons magazine…
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We must sever all diplomatic ties with the genocidal apartheid state of Israel immediately.
Expel the ambassador. Close the embassy.
As apartheid South Africa was isolated, so too must Israel be — a pariah state.
We’ll march until Palestine is free, from the river to the sea.
Expel the ambassador. Close the embassy.
As apartheid South Africa was isolated, so too must Israel be — a pariah state.
We’ll march until Palestine is free, from the river to the sea.
October 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We must sever all diplomatic ties with the genocidal apartheid state of Israel immediately.
Expel the ambassador. Close the embassy.
As apartheid South Africa was isolated, so too must Israel be — a pariah state.
We’ll march until Palestine is free, from the river to the sea.
Expel the ambassador. Close the embassy.
As apartheid South Africa was isolated, so too must Israel be — a pariah state.
We’ll march until Palestine is free, from the river to the sea.
So true…
October 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
So true…
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An electric evening in Liverpool — the heart of solidarity, unity and hope.
An amazing reception for @zarahsultana.bsky.social, Liverpool Community Independents and local campaigners.
We are building a mass movement up and down the country. Be part of it at yourparty.uk.
An amazing reception for @zarahsultana.bsky.social, Liverpool Community Independents and local campaigners.
We are building a mass movement up and down the country. Be part of it at yourparty.uk.
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
An electric evening in Liverpool — the heart of solidarity, unity and hope.
An amazing reception for @zarahsultana.bsky.social, Liverpool Community Independents and local campaigners.
We are building a mass movement up and down the country. Be part of it at yourparty.uk.
An amazing reception for @zarahsultana.bsky.social, Liverpool Community Independents and local campaigners.
We are building a mass movement up and down the country. Be part of it at yourparty.uk.
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Real patriotism isn’t about bashing migrants or minorities. It’s about caring enough to ensure nobody is homeless, hungry or left behind.
My piece for @thelondonstandard.bsky.social.
www.standard.co.uk/comment/jere...
My piece for @thelondonstandard.bsky.social.
www.standard.co.uk/comment/jere...
Keir Starmer is a plastic patriot just like Nigel Farage
Reform and Labour can wrap themselves in as many union jacks as they want — this is what my country means to me, by Jeremy Corbyn
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October 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Real patriotism isn’t about bashing migrants or minorities. It’s about caring enough to ensure nobody is homeless, hungry or left behind.
My piece for @thelondonstandard.bsky.social.
www.standard.co.uk/comment/jere...
My piece for @thelondonstandard.bsky.social.
www.standard.co.uk/comment/jere...
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One of the most daring theological works of the C17th, published by Elizabeth Avery in 1647. It reconsiders every mainstream Protestant teaching about the apocalypse, and caused her to be denounced as a heretic, including by her own brother. I tell Avery’s story in Voices of Thunder #earlymodern
October 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
One of the most daring theological works of the C17th, published by Elizabeth Avery in 1647. It reconsiders every mainstream Protestant teaching about the apocalypse, and caused her to be denounced as a heretic, including by her own brother. I tell Avery’s story in Voices of Thunder #earlymodern
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The Cromwell Museum Trust is looking for new trustees who are between the ages of 18-30! If you're interested, we are holding a free info session on Thurs 2 Oct at the Cromwell Museum - drop in between 4-6pm to meet us and find out more. www.cromwellmuseum.org/about-us/bec...
September 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Cromwell Museum Trust is looking for new trustees who are between the ages of 18-30! If you're interested, we are holding a free info session on Thurs 2 Oct at the Cromwell Museum - drop in between 4-6pm to meet us and find out more. www.cromwellmuseum.org/about-us/bec...
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📢 10 days to go!
Labour Party Conference has called for an arms embargo on Israel - join us on the streets to demand that Keir Starmer's government finally ends its support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.
⏲️Assemble 12 noon
📍Central London, route TBA!
Labour Party Conference has called for an arms embargo on Israel - join us on the streets to demand that Keir Starmer's government finally ends its support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.
⏲️Assemble 12 noon
📍Central London, route TBA!
October 1, 2025 at 9:59 AM
📢 10 days to go!
Labour Party Conference has called for an arms embargo on Israel - join us on the streets to demand that Keir Starmer's government finally ends its support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.
⏲️Assemble 12 noon
📍Central London, route TBA!
Labour Party Conference has called for an arms embargo on Israel - join us on the streets to demand that Keir Starmer's government finally ends its support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.
⏲️Assemble 12 noon
📍Central London, route TBA!
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Published this month: 'Atlantic Isles: Travel and Identity in the British and Irish West, 1880–1940', by Gareth Roddy bit.ly/48Hkjfu
The next in the Society's 'New Historical Perspectives' book series, available from 30 October: Open Access and paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social #Skystorians
The next in the Society's 'New Historical Perspectives' book series, available from 30 October: Open Access and paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social #Skystorians
October 1, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Published this month: 'Atlantic Isles: Travel and Identity in the British and Irish West, 1880–1940', by Gareth Roddy bit.ly/48Hkjfu
The next in the Society's 'New Historical Perspectives' book series, available from 30 October: Open Access and paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social #Skystorians
The next in the Society's 'New Historical Perspectives' book series, available from 30 October: Open Access and paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social #Skystorians
Many thanks to the University of Essex for granting me a Visiting Fellowship for the next three years. Especially grateful to Michael Bailey for promoting my candidate. Looking forward to speaking about The Fiery Spirits next month & to working on the sequel at the university…
September 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Many thanks to the University of Essex for granting me a Visiting Fellowship for the next three years. Especially grateful to Michael Bailey for promoting my candidate. Looking forward to speaking about The Fiery Spirits next month & to working on the sequel at the university…
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Labour is reaping what it has sown.
My piece for @the-independent.com on the need for a real alternative.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/jerem...
My piece for @the-independent.com on the need for a real alternative.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/jerem...
Surprise, surprise – Labour is reaping what it has sown
Instead of addressing child poverty, homelessness, poor working conditions or any of the real issues impacting this country, Labour has chosen to deflect the blame and pour billions into arms, says Je...
www.independent.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Labour is reaping what it has sown.
My piece for @the-independent.com on the need for a real alternative.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/jerem...
My piece for @the-independent.com on the need for a real alternative.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/jerem...
When the Palestine coalition allegedly stepped 10 yards outside the police proscribed route the leaders of PSC, Stwc, and CND were arrested and charged. They still await trial. And I await the arrest of Tommy Robinson…but without holding my breath ….
September 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
When the Palestine coalition allegedly stepped 10 yards outside the police proscribed route the leaders of PSC, Stwc, and CND were arrested and charged. They still await trial. And I await the arrest of Tommy Robinson…but without holding my breath ….
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Over 1,600 people have been arrested since Labour banned Palestine Action — the first time a non-violent direct action group has ever been proscribed in Britain.
The UN has condemned it as “disproportionate” and “unnecessary”.
Opposing genocide isn’t a crime, it’s a moral duty.
The UN has condemned it as “disproportionate” and “unnecessary”.
Opposing genocide isn’t a crime, it’s a moral duty.
September 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Over 1,600 people have been arrested since Labour banned Palestine Action — the first time a non-violent direct action group has ever been proscribed in Britain.
The UN has condemned it as “disproportionate” and “unnecessary”.
Opposing genocide isn’t a crime, it’s a moral duty.
The UN has condemned it as “disproportionate” and “unnecessary”.
Opposing genocide isn’t a crime, it’s a moral duty.
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In the past few days, Israel has bombed Doha, struck Tunis over the humanitarian flotilla headed to Gaza and assassinated Yemen’s Prime Minister.
These are clear violations of international law.
Which other state is allowed to commit such crimes without any consequences?
These are clear violations of international law.
Which other state is allowed to commit such crimes without any consequences?
September 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
In the past few days, Israel has bombed Doha, struck Tunis over the humanitarian flotilla headed to Gaza and assassinated Yemen’s Prime Minister.
These are clear violations of international law.
Which other state is allowed to commit such crimes without any consequences?
These are clear violations of international law.
Which other state is allowed to commit such crimes without any consequences?
Details and registration here: www.stopwar.org.uk/events/inter...
September 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Details and registration here: www.stopwar.org.uk/events/inter...
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As I prepare a conference paper on Thomas Hollis's donations to the Library at Bern, this month's blogpost offers a vignette on Hollis's hand of friendship to Rousseau - and its consequences. www.rachelhammersley.com/new-blog/2025/8/28/thomas-hollis-and-jean-jacques-rousseau
September 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
As I prepare a conference paper on Thomas Hollis's donations to the Library at Bern, this month's blogpost offers a vignette on Hollis's hand of friendship to Rousseau - and its consequences. www.rachelhammersley.com/new-blog/2025/8/28/thomas-hollis-and-jean-jacques-rousseau