@hughfoy FRSA

"...the merits of a socialist policy agenda... should be assessed based on whether it can undermine the power of capital and strengthen that of labour."

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Posted out a bunch of signed/dedicated books this morning. Still plenty of time before Christmas for anyone interested.

Since 1978, the world has observed the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People every November 29th.

Another world is possible. Together, we will never stop fighting for a future where Palestinians can live their lives with dignity and justice.

"We know that a real and lasting peace is the consequence of an economy that does not kill, that does not produce death, that cultivates justice, that never yields to technocratic models or to the culture of profit at any cost." #PopeFrancis #Hope

“Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured.”

Hebrews 13:3

The Radical Egalitarianism of Catholic Social Teaching In the 2024 election, US Catholics voted in large numbers for Donald Trump. It’s far from inevitable that Catholics find their home on the Right — the church has long promoted radically egalitarian id...

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Helen Paynter - Faith, the Far Right and the Politics of Fear (N357) Podcast Episode · Nomad Podcast · 24/11/2025 · 1h 28m

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The lack of adult faith formation and thus biblical literacy will be problematic as this heretical hijacking of Christian beliefs and scripture by the far right continues to develop!Christofascism (and let’s call it what it is!) Is an abomination that threatens both democracy and the Church.

"Don't yield to those who will have you believe that it makes sense to live a life against others or without others, against peoples or without them. Those who claim this pretend to be strong, but they are weak. They may seem wise, but they are mad." #PopeFrancis #Hope

#OtD 23 Nov 1909 over 20,000 mostly female Jewish garment workers in NYC walked out on a general strike: the biggest stoppage of women workers in America to date. Facing severe repression, they held out for 11 weeks and won big concessions stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9594...

A stunning night where the Northern Lights crown the silent winter peaks. 🌌💚

A stunning night where the Northern Lights crown the silent winter peaks. 🌌💚

UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year Calls for Rachel Reeves to increase taxes in budget as estimate outstrips duties collected from online casinos British gambling companies spent an “astronomic” £2bn on advertising and marketing last year, according to a new estimate that has intensified calls for the chancellor to increase taxes on the sector. Bookmakers, online casinos and slot machine companies spent the sum through a mixture of print and digital promotions, as well as affiliate programmes, where third parties are paid to steer gamblers towards particular operators in return for a fee. Continue reading...

UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year

Heidi Alexander on the govts position: "Our fundamental view on this is the future of Ukraine has to be determined by Ukrainians themselves"

They never say 'the future of Palestine has to be determined by Palestinians themselves', do they?

Can't wait til they find out that Jesus was a brown refugee ...

Resistance by Steve McQueen is an impressive and extensive exhibition exploring a century of British popular protest from suffragettes and hunger marchers to the demonstrations against the Iraq War.

It’s on at the National Gallery’s Modern Two in Edinburgh til after Christmas!

With Far Right growth in Europe and MAGA madness in the United States an American Pope who lived for years in South America and who is committed to the economically and politically marginalised may become the crucial voice in Christianity’s opposition to its message being abused by crypto fascists!

Watching Newcastle v city! Harvey Barnes can still play for Scotland right????????

Dick Gaughan - R/Evolution - 7CD & 1DVD Box Set In March–April 2025, a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign ran with the twin goals of: (1) creating the 7CD+DVD box set R/evolution: 1969–83; (2) raising some funds for Dick Gaughan himself, retired and...

For anyone who didn't fund the imminent (and amazing) Dick Gaughan box via Kickstarter, the good news is that 600 copies are available for general sale via Last Night From Glasgow. Out early '26, it can be preordered now. Once they're gone, they're gone. shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/dic...

#OtD 21 Nov 1920 British colonial police in Ireland raided Croke Park stadium during a Gaelic football match and began shooting indiscriminately into the crowd of thousands of people, killing 14, including one player stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9419...

Screenshot of Resident Music's Books of the Year, including Our Secrets Are The Same

Very pleased to see Our Secrets Are The Same chosen as a @resident-music.com Book of the Year

New Research Explores Experiences of Clergy Transitioning between Christian Denominations in Britain New Research Explores Experiences of Clergy Transitioning between Christian Denominations in Britain

Report finds a third of Catholic priests ordained from 1992 to 2024 were former Anglican clergy. Prof Stephen Bullivant said there was “unequivocally a surge” in conversions following a vote in 1992 to allow women to become CofE vicars.

The current,seemingly widespread,lack of understanding of the distinction between cynicism and scepticism is a toxic contribution to the failure of a left and wider progressives collaboration to counter the far right.We cannot mirror the evil we abhor,we need a common good, positive alternative!

The Christian tradition’s sacred scripture/theology identify self obsession manifesting in 3 ways -a thirst for possessions-a lust for power-and a drive for prestige-By letting those who have succumbed to narcissism control our legislatures/economies we sow the seeds of pain and suffering for all!

I watched Celtic beat Barcelona with my son and watched Scotland qualify for the World Cup by beating Denmark with him last night! So many of my memories of my own father are Celtic and football. Family, Faith, and Football are central and entwined in so many lives!🍀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A fair living wage should be given to all regardless of age - Lorna Slater The cost of food, energy, housing and living is soaring, and the financial insecurity is far from over for those relying on foodbanks or being forced to go hungry.

Young people don’t get a discount on their rent or food bills. So why are they paid less?

700,000 18-20 year olds could be missing out on an average of £2,400 a year on average because they're not covered by the main minimum wage.

These people believe in nothing - except power for its own sake.

Bloody Hell Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✊

“When the church hears the cry of the oppressed it cannot but denounce the social structures that give rise to and perpetuate the misery from which the cry arises.”

Oscar Romero

Imagine looking at Scandinavian models of social democracy from Britain and picking out cruel immigration policies as the big source of inspiration.