#Britain

It is common knowledge that the Pilgrims were a group of English people who came to America seeking religious freedom during the reign of King James I. I always thought
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What's the longest name in music?We think this chap, born #OnThisDay in 1812, might be the winner.He was a well-known figure in London musical life in the mid 19th-century.His full
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On this day in 1830 the Liverpool and Manchester Railway opened. It was the first inter-city railway in the world, but beyond the headlines are difficult stories that we should
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It's not optimism or hope that drives Brexit and Brexiters any more.It's fear.Fear because Brexit is a terrible idea, and soon they'll be fully accountable.And fear of 'The Different'. New
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People say 'here is next culture war' but don't spot significant differences- Eg, ditching Proms anthems had anaemic support on 'left', and broad opposition- Ofcom should sanction ITV/Diversity had narrow
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The point that’s missed so often in Brexit commentary is the long-term impact on prosperity, stability and security in Europe (the UK, the EU, and beyond).Brexit is a selfish unilateral
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What if, stay with me, the House of Commons is not in fact a courtroom where the judgement is according to law? What if it's where the leader of the
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As Hodge starts the Starmer leadership with veiled threats of more wrecking from the PLP's intransigent racist wing, it's vital to remember: there was never a good-faith campaign against antisemitism
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40 years ago this week, I landed in the UK, alone, still only 18, with my life packed into a small, battered suitcase. I had no plan, just a promise
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This doesn’t sound very, er, Conservative.https://twitter.com/hendopolis/status/1299087662255681538 Genuinely nothing to do with a Tory government what decisions bosses take about their staff. Bizarre to start trying to scare employees ab
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The Bible was a significant barrier to support for women’s rights for much of the 19th century. Paul’s teaching about a wife’s submission to her husband & the opening chapters
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It seems like it might be a timely moment to share some links on diversity within the Regency Period - not only to share some knowledge but also to celebrate
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The NWO sowed the seeds of one-world government long ago. Hopefully this helps put things into context. ***This is my personal high-overview take. I encourage everybody to read & dig
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Straight off of the back of colonial labour exploitation of colonized people's, imperial wealth & mineral extraction & the violent suppressing of trade unions & communists throughout the global south,
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seventeen roadmen instagram edits a very important thread (made by a brit//british carats follow me luvs) vernon: me n the g wonwoo: me n me girl soonyoung in the comments:
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THREAD - all #FBPE Remainers: @jeremycorbyn will not stop Brexit. Here’s his full voting record AGAINST the EU, all the way back to 1974:1) After Farage pulled his Road to
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