Michael Lavalette
@michaellavalette.bsky.social
Emeritus Prof Liverpool Hope Uni, visiting Prof at Unis of West Attica (Athens) and Bethlehem (Occupied West Bank). Editor-in-chief of Critical and Radical Social Work journal. Socialist activist. Regularly write at Counterfire.org
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Very grateful to Dominic Alexander for a typically insightful review of The Fiery Spirits…. www.counterfire.org/article/the-...
The Fiery Spirits: Popular Protest, Parliament and the English Revolution – book review
The Fiery Spirits is a very important new analysis of the English Revolution looking at how some radical parliamentarians combined with mass protest to drive events, finds Dominic Alexander
While t...
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April 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Very grateful to Dominic Alexander for a typically insightful review of The Fiery Spirits…. www.counterfire.org/article/the-...
Local county elections and, in Preston, there are 4 independent socialist candidates
April 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Local county elections and, in Preston, there are 4 independent socialist candidates
I did this interview with Holocaust survivor (and Palestinian activist) Stephen Kapos …
April 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I did this interview with Holocaust survivor (and Palestinian activist) Stephen Kapos …
Election week 1 video round up.
April 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Election week 1 video round up.
Last night Israel murdered 80 children in 50 minutes. Let that sink in.
80 in 50 minutes
80 in 50 minutes
March 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Last night Israel murdered 80 children in 50 minutes. Let that sink in.
80 in 50 minutes
80 in 50 minutes
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Extraordinary scenes in Serbia’s capital Belgrade right now.
Around 500,000 people are on the streets in what may be the biggest protest in Serbian history. All demanding the resignation of President Vučić & his government.
What began as a student protest is now a full democratic uprising.
🇷🇸
Around 500,000 people are on the streets in what may be the biggest protest in Serbian history. All demanding the resignation of President Vučić & his government.
What began as a student protest is now a full democratic uprising.
🇷🇸
March 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Extraordinary scenes in Serbia’s capital Belgrade right now.
Around 500,000 people are on the streets in what may be the biggest protest in Serbian history. All demanding the resignation of President Vučić & his government.
What began as a student protest is now a full democratic uprising.
🇷🇸
Around 500,000 people are on the streets in what may be the biggest protest in Serbian history. All demanding the resignation of President Vučić & his government.
What began as a student protest is now a full democratic uprising.
🇷🇸
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Very impressive 25th national demonstration for Palestine today…
March 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Very impressive 25th national demonstration for Palestine today…
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I know where I stand on austerity.
That's why I voted to scrap the two-child benefit cap, opposed the means-testing for winter fuel payments, & will vote against cuts to welfare & disability benefits.
Instead of targeting the most vulnerable, the government should tax the rich.
That's why I voted to scrap the two-child benefit cap, opposed the means-testing for winter fuel payments, & will vote against cuts to welfare & disability benefits.
Instead of targeting the most vulnerable, the government should tax the rich.
March 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I know where I stand on austerity.
That's why I voted to scrap the two-child benefit cap, opposed the means-testing for winter fuel payments, & will vote against cuts to welfare & disability benefits.
Instead of targeting the most vulnerable, the government should tax the rich.
That's why I voted to scrap the two-child benefit cap, opposed the means-testing for winter fuel payments, & will vote against cuts to welfare & disability benefits.
Instead of targeting the most vulnerable, the government should tax the rich.
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Route map for tomorrow's march for Palestine.
📍 Assemble 12 noon, Piccadilly (Green Park)
📢 Rally at Whitehall
See you on the streets! #StopArmingIsrael
📍 Assemble 12 noon, Piccadilly (Green Park)
📢 Rally at Whitehall
See you on the streets! #StopArmingIsrael
March 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Route map for tomorrow's march for Palestine.
📍 Assemble 12 noon, Piccadilly (Green Park)
📢 Rally at Whitehall
See you on the streets! #StopArmingIsrael
📍 Assemble 12 noon, Piccadilly (Green Park)
📢 Rally at Whitehall
See you on the streets! #StopArmingIsrael
A longer version of my interview with Ian Angus is here: www.counterfire.org/article/why-...
Why we need to stop capitalism’s runaway train: Interview with Ian Angus
Michael Lavalette spoke to leading ecosocialist Ian Angus about capitalisms’ ecocide, Trump and what we need to do stop global heating
I wonder if you could tell us about your history of activism?
www.counterfire.org
March 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
A longer version of my interview with Ian Angus is here: www.counterfire.org/article/why-...
March 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Israeli troops selling loot stolen from Gaza and Lebanon, investigation reveals - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-troops-selling-lootings-gaza-and-lebanon
Israeli troops selling loot stolen from Gaza and Lebanon, investigation reveals
Testimonies indicate that senior officials were not concerned with the theft, with some even partaking in the looting
www.middleeasteye.net
March 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Israeli troops selling loot stolen from Gaza and Lebanon, investigation reveals - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-troops-selling-lootings-gaza-and-lebanon
My interview with socialist-environmental activist Ian Angus
March 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My interview with socialist-environmental activist Ian Angus
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This is such an important and timely special issue. It's well worth a read!
@theswag.bsky.social @michaellavalette.bsky.social #SocialWork #ChildProtection
@theswag.bsky.social @michaellavalette.bsky.social #SocialWork #ChildProtection
Myself and @drleona.bsky.social have edited a new Special Collection for Critical and Radical Social Work:
'Race, Class and the Weaponisation of Child Safety'
- now available online!
Editorial here: shorturl.at/nj4O9
Links to the other papers in the thread below (almost all Open Access!) 👇
'Race, Class and the Weaponisation of Child Safety'
- now available online!
Editorial here: shorturl.at/nj4O9
Links to the other papers in the thread below (almost all Open Access!) 👇
Race, class and the weaponisation of child safety
"Race, class and the weaponisation of child safety" published on 24 Feb 2025 by Policy Press.
shorturl.at
February 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
This is such an important and timely special issue. It's well worth a read!
@theswag.bsky.social @michaellavalette.bsky.social #SocialWork #ChildProtection
@theswag.bsky.social @michaellavalette.bsky.social #SocialWork #ChildProtection
My interview with a Palestinian from Tulkarem in the West Bank - looking at the horrors being inflicted in the city by occupation forces www.counterfire.org/article/they...
‘They are destroying everything’: Israeli invasion of Tulkarem refugee camp
Michael Lavalette interviews Mohammed Amara, a resident of Tulkarem refugee camp, who describes the violence inflicted by the Israeli state and settlers
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
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February 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
My interview with a Palestinian from Tulkarem in the West Bank - looking at the horrors being inflicted in the city by occupation forces www.counterfire.org/article/they...
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Half of Generation Z think that Britain is a racist country and only a tenth would risk their lives to defend it in a war, landmark research for The Times has shown
Gen Z think UK is racist and have lost faith in the police and NHS
www.thetimes.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Half of Generation Z think that Britain is a racist country and only a tenth would risk their lives to defend it in a war, landmark research for The Times has shown
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🇵🇸 🏴 Join me at Cardiff's iconic Llandaff Cathedral for a night of Welsh and Palestinian music to raise funds for Gaza.
With Gwenno, Kareem Samara, Voya, Mari Mathias, Tom Emlyn, Côr Cochion and more! 🎵
Tickets are now on sale 🎟️ linktr.ee/whenisurvive
With Gwenno, Kareem Samara, Voya, Mari Mathias, Tom Emlyn, Côr Cochion and more! 🎵
Tickets are now on sale 🎟️ linktr.ee/whenisurvive
February 8, 2025 at 7:03 AM
🇵🇸 🏴 Join me at Cardiff's iconic Llandaff Cathedral for a night of Welsh and Palestinian music to raise funds for Gaza.
With Gwenno, Kareem Samara, Voya, Mari Mathias, Tom Emlyn, Côr Cochion and more! 🎵
Tickets are now on sale 🎟️ linktr.ee/whenisurvive
With Gwenno, Kareem Samara, Voya, Mari Mathias, Tom Emlyn, Côr Cochion and more! 🎵
Tickets are now on sale 🎟️ linktr.ee/whenisurvive
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Israeli army attacks have forced nearly three-thirds of Palestinian residents from their homes in the occupied West Bank's Tulkarem refugee camp, according to a local official.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/qjmqqv
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/qjmqqv
February 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Israeli army attacks have forced nearly three-thirds of Palestinian residents from their homes in the occupied West Bank's Tulkarem refugee camp, according to a local official.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/qjmqqv
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/qjmqqv
If you have 10 minutes you really need to watch this. It looks at Starmer's authoritarian turn against our basic and fundamental rights.
Watch it, share it and let's get it out so we can defend our right to protest.
youtu.be/2k6pmbagWKM?...
Watch it, share it and let's get it out so we can defend our right to protest.
youtu.be/2k6pmbagWKM?...
Keir Starmer's SHOCKING Authoritarian Move
YouTube video by Double Down News
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February 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
If you have 10 minutes you really need to watch this. It looks at Starmer's authoritarian turn against our basic and fundamental rights.
Watch it, share it and let's get it out so we can defend our right to protest.
youtu.be/2k6pmbagWKM?...
Watch it, share it and let's get it out so we can defend our right to protest.
youtu.be/2k6pmbagWKM?...
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Israel’s forcible shutdown of the UN’s humanitarian work in Gaza and the occupied West Bank would put the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas at risk, warns the UN Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA) aje.io/7u5jv2
January 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Israel’s forcible shutdown of the UN’s humanitarian work in Gaza and the occupied West Bank would put the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas at risk, warns the UN Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA) aje.io/7u5jv2
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Yesterday I attended the Westminster vigil to remember the victims of Bloody Sunday.
53 years on, justice is still denied and the fight for truth and accountability continues.
53 years on, justice is still denied and the fight for truth and accountability continues.
January 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Yesterday I attended the Westminster vigil to remember the victims of Bloody Sunday.
53 years on, justice is still denied and the fight for truth and accountability continues.
53 years on, justice is still denied and the fight for truth and accountability continues.
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Now 15 trade unions join calls demanding an inquiry into Met's handling of Palestine march
Trade unions warn that heavy-handed policing, followed by the construction of false media narratives, are not acceptable from the Met Police
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Trade unions warn that heavy-handed policing, followed by the construction of false media narratives, are not acceptable from the Met Police
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Trade unions call for inquiry into Met & Palestine march
Trade unions warn that heavy-handed policing, followed by the construction of false media narratives, are not acceptable from the Met Police
www.thecanary.co
January 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Now 15 trade unions join calls demanding an inquiry into Met's handling of Palestine march
Trade unions warn that heavy-handed policing, followed by the construction of false media narratives, are not acceptable from the Met Police
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Trade unions warn that heavy-handed policing, followed by the construction of false media narratives, are not acceptable from the Met Police
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
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Watch Chris Nineham's address to the packed emergency Defend the Right to Protest rally held on Saturday in response to the oppressive policing and arrests at our national Palestine protest on 18 January.
#RightToProtest #DropTheCharges
www.stopwar.org.uk/article/chri...
#RightToProtest #DropTheCharges
www.stopwar.org.uk/article/chri...
Chris Nineham addresses rally: Palestine, defend the right to protest
Chris Nineham was violently arrested while acting as chief steward on 18 January national Palestine protest...
www.stopwar.org.uk
January 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Watch Chris Nineham's address to the packed emergency Defend the Right to Protest rally held on Saturday in response to the oppressive policing and arrests at our national Palestine protest on 18 January.
#RightToProtest #DropTheCharges
www.stopwar.org.uk/article/chri...
#RightToProtest #DropTheCharges
www.stopwar.org.uk/article/chri...
