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Jeremy Bernard Corbyn is a British politician who served as Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition from 2015 to 2020. Corbyn has been the Member of Parliament for Islington North since 1983. Ideologically, he identifies himself as a socialist. Born in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and raised in both Wiltshire and Shropshire, Corbyn joined Labour as a teenager. Moving to London, he became a trade union representative.
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Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Robert Tressell - 1993-09-13 (first published in 1914)
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This classic Wordsworth book portrays the impoverished underclass of Edwardian England, exploited by corrupt employers and authorities. Through emblematic characters, it advocates for socialist politics as the only hope for a humane life. Includes a foreword by Tony Benn. A timeless work with a relevant political message that has been honored by the Trade Union movement and political thinkers.
Jeremy Corbyn
2019-10-15T07:15:00.000Z
This is why the The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists is one of my favourite books.      source
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Operation Lighthouse
Reflections on our Family's Devastating Story of Coercive Control and Domestic Homicide
Luke and Ryan Hart - 2018-07-16
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This memoir delves into the tragic murder of two sisters by their own father, who then took his own life. The surviving brothers, Luke and Ryan Hart, share their personal experiences growing up in a household controlled by their father and the events leading up to the horrific tragedy. Through their story, they shed light on the dangerous patterns of coercive control and domestic abuse in hopes of fostering greater understanding and discussion on the topic.
Jeremy Corbyn
2018-07-27T13:15:41.000Z
I was touched to write a foreword to this courageous book. As Angela Davis said, "I'm no longer accepting the things I cannot change, I'm changing the things I cannot accept". It's with this boldness that Luke and Ryan have used their experience of domestic abuse to help others.      source
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Beyond A Boundary
C. L. R. James - 2005-11-22 (first published in 1963)
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Experience the intersection of sports, politics, and psychology in colonial West Indies through the lens of cricket in Beyond A Boundary by C. L. R. James. Join the "black Plato" in his passionate celebration of the game while exploring serious questions about race, class, politics, and colonial oppression. This classic memoir and sociocultural commentary is a prophetic statement on race and sport in society that is as relevant today as it was when first published over 50 years ago.
Jeremy Corbyn
2018-07-01T11:46:00.000Z
This was the book I was talking about on @SophyRidgeSky A great read. #Ridge      source
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Of Women
Shami Chakrabarti - 2017-11-26
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A powerful, urgent and timely polemic on why women still need equality, and how we get there It is the greatest human rights abuse on the planet. It blights first and developing worlds, rich and poor women's health, wealth, education, representation, opportunity and security everywhere. It is no exaggeration to describe it as an 'apartheid', but no...
Jeremy Corbyn
2018-03-08T16:24:01.000Z
Shami Chakrabarti’s book on why we need to do more for women’s equality is essential reading on International Women’s Day. #IWD2018      source
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We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Michael Rosen - 2003-01-01 (first published in 1989)
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Join a family on their exciting bear hunt journey through grass, rivers, mud, and even a snowstorm in this award-winning classic storybook. This gorgeous gift edition features a stunning snow scene cover, making it a perfect gift for bear-lovers and brave hunters everywhere. Will you come along on this thrilling adventure?
Jeremy Corbyn
2018-03-01T14:50:49.000Z
On #WorldBookDay I think of one of my favourite children's books, We’re Going On A Bear Hunt by @MichaelRosenYes, and a great visit in the General Election to a Bristol children’s centre where I got to read it.      source