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Author Archives: Alwyn Turner
The curious case of the kidnapped communist
ALWYN TURNER explores the curious incident that befell Harry Pollitt in 1925. Continue reading
Is this Britain’s worst radio presenter?
ALWYN TURNER celebrates the self-proclaimed windbag David Mellor. Continue reading
Mili bruv songs
ALWYN TURNER wonders whether anyone still remembers David Miliband. Continue reading
‘The most degrading and bestial business in the world’
Remembrance hasn’t always been a pageant of national unity. ALWYN TURNER reveals how the British state once feared its veterans. Continue reading
Halloween hits: Ain’t It Grand to Be Bloomin’ Well Dead
Leslie Sarony’s 1932 song resuscitated for Hallowe’en. Continue reading
‘Banal in the extreme’: A press portrait of Theresa May
ALWYN TURNER sums up the pre-premiership career of a difficult woman. Continue reading
‘Lashing out like a dying crocodile’: A press portrait of John McDonnell
ALWYN TURNER profiles Jeremy Corbyn’s chief ally, the shadow chancellor. Continue reading
Pick of the pops: ‘Under the Sun’
With this year’s TUC congress in full swing, ALWYN TURNER puts in a request for the last-night disco. Continue reading
Pick of the pops: ‘Domino Theory’
Unimpressed by Jeremy Corbyn’s music taste, ALWYN TURNER suggests an alternative anthem for his victory party. Continue reading
We must cultivate our garden
ALWYN TURNER is reminded of the parable of Chance the Gardener. Continue reading
We don’t do politics
It’s not the voters who are anti politics, says ALWYN TURNER, it’s the politicians. Continue reading
