martin smith
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Socialist and anti-racist. Loves music, West Ham Utd and street art.
Joined August 2011
Last nights Gig for Gaza was a beautiful evening of music and politics. The highlight for me was this version of “Wild Wood” performed by Paul Weller and Irish/Palestinian singer Roisin El Cherif… #gigforgaza #Gaza #PaulWeller #Roisin
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This is a very good assessment of yesterday’s nazi / racist demonstration in London by the general secretary of the teachers union.
I was on the antiracist demonstration against Far Right Tommy Robinson from start to finish – including the police kettle on Whitehall. Some thoughts: 1. There were not millions on the TR demo. He is, and always has been, a pocket-sized Pinocchio. 2. The turnout was higher than
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Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary. Big blow to Starmer’s government. This story will develop in coming hours, obvs
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Labour is paving the path to fascism. Read my piece for @tribunemagazine here: https://t.co/Rlxw1f43Xy
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“This machine kills fascists” the poignant and powerful Woody Guthrie mural in Tulsa is by Aaron Whisner… #StreetArt #WoodyGuthrie #AaronWhisner #Thismachinekillsfascists
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“Free Palestine” Dotmaster’s latest mural in Waterford, it both supports the Palestinian movement and is a homage to Kneecap’s DJ Provai and Banksy’s flower throwing mural. #StreetArt #Dotemasters #Banksy #Kneecap #Waterford @KNEECAPCEOL
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Forgot to post this - a sumptuous soulful set by Cleo Sol at All Points East… #cleosol #CleoSol #allpointseast
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As night falls over East London Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) takes to the stage at All Points East… #AllPointsEast #MosDef #YasiinBey
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As the sun sets - adventurous mix of soul, Afro futurism, dance, rap and spoken word by Sault, Cleo Sol and Chronixx at All Points East… #Sault #CleoSol #AllPointsEast #Chronixx
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Presenting: Gig For Gaza 2025 🇵🇸 Following last year’s Gig For Gaza, which raised over £125,000, Paul Weller is curating another night of music and solidarity. Featuring: @ScreamOfficial, @InhalerDublin, @MaverickSabre, and Paul Weller. More acts to be announced soon... (1/2)
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Just as in Britain, the US and Hungary, the far right in Poland is now mobilising around the question of immigration. Over the last month the country has witnessed a number of worrying developments. Read about it here: https://t.co/2wkWBvYHW4
searchlightmagazine.com
Polish far right demonstrates against immigration in Warsaw, May 2025 Just as in Britain, the US and Hungary, the far right in Poland is now mobilising arou ...
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It's time for a new kind of political party - one that belongs to you. Sign up at https://t.co/0bhBHhWvVa.
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Fontaines DC giving solidarity to Palestine - and a wonderful evening of anthemic music… #FontainesDC #FreePalestine #FinsburyPark
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Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party. Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country. Join us. The time is now. Sign up here to stay updated: https://t.co/MAwVBrHOzH
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