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The mighty have fallen
Whilst Boris creates mayhem in Westminster, the people of Sri Lanka are taking things into their own hands.
Jul 12, 20222 min read
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Banter?
Some reflections on the case of Azeem Rafiq and Yorks CC.
Nov 16, 20214 min read
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Justice, Dignity and Solidarity
I am incredibly humbled that the new Methodist Strategy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion has decided to use the formulation I...
Jul 21, 20216 min read
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Nakba
I have been called out. I spent some time yesterday trying to compose an instagram post about the ongoing violence in Israel/Palestine...
May 15, 20216 min read
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Why I am a trade unionist
Yesterday, I was elected Vice President of the faith workers’ Branch of the Community trade union. I became a socialist before I became a...
Jan 20, 20214 min read
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Soweto
A day to reflect on 44 years ago in the light of now.
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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This week's TRU
This week has been filled with pictures from Minneapolis and other US cities, after the violent and unnecessary death of George Floyd at...
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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Why Human Rights are profoundly theological
A theological reflection on International Human RIghts Day.
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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