Many may recognise the late Harry Leslie Smith as a kind-hearted, humorous and passionate advocate against austerity, from either seeing him speak publicly or reading one of his books. His son…Read more…
Remembering a rebel
Unite and the wider labour movement last night (February 12) paid tribute to RAF veteran, author and anti-austerity activist Harry Leslie Smith at a memorial event in London. Smith, who came…Read more…
‘Harry was a giant’
Unite paid tribute to the late Harry Leslie Smith, RAF veteran, author and anti-austerity activist, at a memorial event called Remembering a Rebel, held at Conway Hall in central London last night…Read more…
World’s oldest rebel
Unite has paid tribute to legendary anti-austerity activist, Second World War veteran and the “world’s oldest rebel” Harry Leslie Smith, who died yesterday (November 28) aged 95.
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Harry Leslie Smith’s new book is an essential call to arms
The campaigner is urging everyone to help create a fairer society for all and reject a slide toward the past he remembers
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A history man’s challenge for the future
Writer and veteran campaigner Harry Leslie Smith looks to the past and shares his hopes – and fears – for the future
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“Stand Up For Labour” at Theatre Royal Stratford East: Laughter and Politics
Hat tip to West Ham Labour blog for most of the above pictures from last nights hugely successful “Stand Up For Labour” comedy fund raiser. The event was sponsored by Greater London UNISON Link and raised money for the Ilford North and West Ham General…Read more…
“Stand Up For Labour” Theatre Royal Straford East Monday 9 March
West Ham and Ilford North CLPs are hosting that biggest ever Stand Up for Labour event at Stratford’s famous Theatre Royal on 9 March. You can book your seats here to attend a fantastic night of comedy to raise money for Labour.
Top comedians Sarah Pascoe and Arthur Smith, famous for both stand-up…Read more…
Harry Leslie Smith on defending the NHS
91 year old Harry Leslie Smith remembers the time before the NHS when his sister suffered from TB and had to go into the workhouse hospital to die. Read more…