Dan Evans
@dai_alectic
Sociologist & class reductionist. Marxist-Deanoist. Socialist realism. Book on the petty bourgeoisie here: https://rb.gy/ywfvba
If you want to finally understand the mythical class of ‘normal people’ (cf. Essex man, Mondeo man, motorway man, swing voters, middle England, Barratt Britain, Deano) that is the social base of modern conservatism &, paradoxically, also the base of the modern left, buy my book
🔑A NATION OF SHOPKEEPERS🔑 The new book from Dan Evans is out next week, January 10th. A title which explores the unstoppable rise of the petite-bourgeoisie, one of the most powerful, but under-explored, classes in modern society You can pre-order through the link in our bio✨
Mark Serwotka brilliant here on the new left party & what it means for Wales. Scathing about Labour in Wales & Westminster & the desperate need for a new politics. From 1hr 35 in, well worth a listen bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
Easily one of the funniest things i have seen in a long time. Perfect. No notes. Put it in a museum.
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Please see below the statement from myself and Mark Serwotka in response to the joint statement by @jeremycorbyn and @zarahsultana on the need for a new kind of political party and what this means for Wales 👇
New article on the privatisation of the Royal Mail & the devastating impact marketisation has had on postal workers. Based on our research with posties during the 22/23 strike wave. Huge thanks to the legends at @CWU_SEWalesamal journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/09…
A doctor is arrested in London for protesting. While he is, he calmly describes how medical infrastructure is being systematically dismantled in Gaza, while healthcare workers (like him) lose their lives. Really incredible clip. The best of British.
Twenty years ago today, Jean Charles de Menezes was assassinated at Stockwell station. Head of the Met Police, Ian Blair, was made a Lord. Cressida Dick, who led the operation, was promoted to Blair's position.
Plaid and Greens not linking up in the Grangetown by-election is ridiculous. 2 ecosocialist, welsh speaking, pro-indy candidates standing on identical policy platforms for different parties. What's the point in splitting the anti-Labour vote?
Panitch and Gindin wrote this ten years ago and it's even more relevant today - the allure of short cuts and seemingly "mass" electoral initiatives is understandable, but ultimately a dead end - there's no substitute for the long-term, serious rebuilding of working class power
Will be speaking at this later tomorrow- hope to see some of you there 💪
Members of Greater Manchester CPB are today joining communists from across the nation at the YCL's annual Harry Pollitt School. Harry was born in what is now Greater Manchester, & our branch is proud that this school represents the legacy of that great working class fighter 🚩
I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in #Gaza. I assure the parish community of my spiritual closeness. I commend the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, and pray for…
Gave the baby his first chips on the weekend. Momentous occasion
“I have no ideological position on this conflict. I approach it simply as a lawyer and a historian. But I sometimes wonder what Israel’s defenders would regard as unacceptable, if the current level of Israeli violence in Gaza is not enough. This is not self-defence. It is not…
And 10 children per day lose one or both of their legs. 20 months of intense hostilities have destroyed the protection environment for persons with disabilities and older persons. Protection Cluster outlines 5 key protection risks in this regard requiring immediate attention.
Ethan Ives case is horrific. Should've had an independent review of children's social services straight after Logan Mwangi, same as every other home nation. Drakeford's rejection of call for review was inexplicable then, makes even less sense now. Next govt should commit to one
When is enough, enough? This is obscene. A cruel, barbaric, murderous and relentless massacre of Palestinian civilians. With the full support of our Government. Everyone involved deserves a special place in hell.
BREAKING: IDF blames 'technical error' after Gaza officials say children collecting water killed in strike. 🔗 Read more trib.al/zeZqLna
Car crash interview with Eluned Morgan on R4 just now. She’s so out of her depth, excruciating
32 degrees. Cardiff needs a beach. It’s on the sea, has 3 huge rivers, yet you can’t swim anywhere. You can swim in many landlocked European cities but the bay lagoon & the taff are too filthy. Could easily clean up one of the dry docks. Sadly the council leader is a non swimmer