Charlie Burton
Winston Churchill: the man, the myth, the murderer
Churchill is central to the Tory myth of national unit. But the historical record is clear: he was a virulent racist, a diehard colonialist, and responsible for the deaths of millions.
Review: China Miéville’s October
Charlie Burton reviews China Miéville’s retelling of the story of the tumultuous months 100 years ago leading up to the October revolution. October is published...
On the Picket Line at East Dulwich Picturehouse
At 1pm on Saturday 15 April, staff at East Dulwich Picturehouse walked out of work, demanding the London Living Wage, union recognition, and adequate pay for sickness and parental leave.
Winston Churchill: the man, the myth, the murderer
Despite his reputation as "the man who beat Hitler", Churchill's own record was one of murderous racism and colonial violence
Eleanor Marx – Unrestrained by convention, unafraid to live her contradictions
The recent biography of Eleanor Marx shows she didn't just interpret the world but acted to change it, says Charlie Burton.
'Tussy is me', Karl...