A politician with an umbrella… whatever next 🤷‍♂️. In the rain in Helensburgh launching the ⁦The SNP⁩ campaign for Argyll, Bute & South Lochaber. As we show the Tories the door, let’s not allow them to sneak back in through A,B&SL. On Independence Day, July 4th. Vote SNP.

Scottish Politics: Past, Present, & Future - with Professor Graeme Morton University of Dundee ISSR | DundeeUni

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Just watched 'Mapantsula' with my amazing colleagues—absolutely blown away. An unvarnished look into South Africa's freedom struggle,following the lead character's choices in a dehumanising system. Vital & humane, it compels deep reflection on justice, humanity & decolonisation.

Scottish Politics: Past, Present, & Future - with Professor Graeme Morton University of Dundee ISSR | DundeeUni

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Just as politics cannot be separated from life, life cannot be separated from politics. People who consider themselves to be non-political are no different; they've already been assimilated by the dominant political culture - they just don't feel it any more.

My artist daughter is visiting Banksy museum - Barcelona, sent me this:

My new op-ed:

Israel – Iran Conflict: The Imperative for Global Cooperation to Prevent Regional Escalation moderndiplomacy.eu/2024/04/20/isr… via Modern Diplomacy

Looking forward to being in conversation with Ilan Pappé drawing on Professor Hall's classic essay. Online. The essay is available to read for a limited time, see below.

The most rapidly organised book I've ever edited is at final proof stage. If you want to read accessible essays from some of the best known expert historians about some of the most controversial aspects of Britain's colonial history, instead of listening only to what political

Spring blooms....

My latest radio interview-it was on a live show!We dove deep into 'Is the United Nations Fit for Purpose?'and discussed the UN's role,challenges, & the recent Gaza crisis.Perfect for anyone interested in international relations & global governance.Enjoy!
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Gaza war: if there’s a lesson from the Berlin airlift it’s that political will is required to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe theconversation.com/gaza-war-if-th… via The Conversation

You’re literally an immigrant.

I'm still bloody annoyed that Saudi Arabia's been chosen to lead the UN commission for promoting gender equality and empowering women worldwide. | The Guardian theguardian.com/world/2024/mar…

Went on Democracy Now! to beg people to see immigrant workers—like our fallen brothers who were working on the Key Bridge—as human beings. We are not your enemy.

I'm sorry I can't respond to everyone's messages rn. Very tired & heart is very frayed. But we'll keep reporting ❤️✊🏽

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Our article argued: 'Plight of the population of Gaza suggests...humanitarian aid has become politicised. In 1948, when there was a political consensus that the people of Berlin must be helped...it was possible to mount such an enormous operation.'

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A sixth form student just wrote to me asking me what is preventing a truthful engagement with British colonial history at the moment. This is an abbreviated version of my response to a series of specific questions, in case of interest:

1. Understandings of history are always