A revolt that so terrified the white leadership of the colony that they voluntarily surrendered their chartered rights to self-government, and Jamaica became an administered Crown Colony for another century until independence.

Had a wonderful evening, thanks to everyone who came. Began my PhD studies 10 years ago this month with an event marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, so there was an odd sort of poetry in taking part in this panel.

I’m appearing on a panel tomorrow evening reflecting on the Battle of Cable Street’s 90th anniversary and you can come listen for free!

For my London-based or adjacent followers, I'm speaking at an event marking the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street next Tuesday evening. I'll be reflecting on the history of antisemitism and state racism among other things. Tickets are free!

Ditto. Sad we didn't get to chat about RHLSTP (RHLSTP!)

Enjoy! Gutted its coming to an end. It was the highlight of my research trips spent in London as a PhD student.

I never met him but John MacKenzie’s approach to the history of imperialism was a big initial influence on my work on the relationship between British fascism and British imperialism. Brilliant and highly readable work. Still back him over Porter.

Inconvenient historical truths worth remembering at present…

Oh my god, John Harris, I love your work.

The only meaningful difference between the everyday racists with their “legitimate concerns“ and the white supremacist balaclava blackshirts is that the latter is prepared to admit the logical end point of their position.

Oh shit, Piddington *has* gone full UDI.

Piddington goes full UDI.