Taught history and sociology in several secondary state schools since 1977. Published textbook writer since 1980. Publisher of online teaching materials at Spartacus Educational since 1997. http://spartacus-educational.com https://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mtiqsisbpk2gBurnham’s £350k pre-PM donor revelations expose Labour Together continuity op https://www.thecanary.co/uk/2026/08/19/burnham-350k-pre/20 Aug 2026 07:44 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtiqsisbpk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mqtn4nhdik2fWes Streeting and Labour Together https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL176.htm @westengland.bsky.social @manchedave47.bsky.social @bennevis.bsky.social @counsellc.bsky.social @davidbutleruk.bsky.social @arimaxpharma.bsky.social @nb23.bsky.social @solidarity.social17 Jul 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtn4nhdik2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mqtlvyfhh22fDetails of how Morgan McSweeny turned the Labour Party into a right-wing organisation. https://spartacus-educational.com/Labour_Together.htm @villagegreenparty.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social @brumgreens.bsky.social @sianberry.bsky.social @adamramsay.bsky.social @nathalie87.bsky.social17 Jul 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtlvyfhh22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mqtlhdg62c2fHow the wealthy elite undermine democracy in the UK. https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL178.htm @elliechowns.bsky.social @brumgreens.bsky.social @sianberry.bsky.social @adamramsay.bsky.social @nathalie87.bsky.social @fisherandrew79.bsky.social @nathalie87.bsky.social @ghizzybear.bsky.social17 Jul 2026 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtlhdg62c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mqtk7fs6ws27The reason why Christopher Harbone funds Nigel Farage. https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL178.htm @elliechowns.bsky.social @brumgreens.bsky.social @sianberry.bsky.social @adamramsay.bsky.social @nathalie87.bsky.social @fisherandrew79.bsky.social @nathalie87.bsky.social @ghizzybear.bsky.social17 Jul 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtk7fs6ws27https://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpxjwii45k24The de-banking of the Canary is a warning. If they can silence us, they can silence anyone. https://www.thecanary.co/opinion/2026/07/06/canary-debanking-latest/06 Jul 2026 07:10 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxjwii45k24https://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpgunqommk2jAt 81, after a lime time of experiencing the patronising words of those politicians who have enjoyed the benefits of their privileged education, I am guilty of being too passionate and concerned about the plight of the world than the accuracies of English grammar. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jun 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgunqommk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpgo5dxzqc2jBoth my parents were unskilled factory workers, and I was brought up on a council estate. I left school at 15 in 1960 without qualifications and received my political education on the factory floor. My fellow factory workers probably did not spend too much time correcting my English skills. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jun 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgo5dxzqc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbxfsox222sDonald Trump and the history of US Tariffs https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL103.htm @richkhistory.bsky.social @willgoodfellow82.bsky.social @sam-jones.bsky.social @davev-vickersmg.bsky.social @jacobolivey.bsky.social @hb-history.bsky.social @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social @whiskyleitzel.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbxfsox222shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbxcw6io22sClement Attlee said: “Charity is a cold grey loveless thing. If a rich man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim.” spartacus-educational.com/TUattlee.htm @elliechowns.bsky.social @aleedscyclist.bsky.social @danclayt.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbxcw6io22shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbx77mkg22sThe History of Fascism: Are Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump Fascists? https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL167.htm @harrisonwriter.bsky.social @bennevis.bsky.social @ninaneena.bsky.social @shivonzills6541.bsky.social @davidbutleruk.bsky.social @arimaxpharma.bsky.social @nb23.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbx77mkg22shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbx35w5w22sDonald Trump and the Deep State https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL168.htm @sugoicreative.com @thegregwagner.bsky.social @hardymediation.bsky.social @l8onm.bsky.social @sandralincoln.bsky.social @ian-phillips0324.bsky.social @wokestudies.bsky.social @violetfog72.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbx35w5w22shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbwwz4fq22sYou can read my article on using AI in the history classroom. https://www.history.org.uk/publications/resource/11265/into-the-unknown-changing-technology-and-the-hist @sanders.senate.gov @iandawson51.bsky.social @citoyenneclaire.bsky.social @mrbwteach.bsky.social @spbeale.bsky.social @harrisonwriter.bsky.social @bennevis.bsky.social @fstewarthistory.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbwwz4fq22shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbwszvec22sHow do we stop Nigel Farage from forming the next government? https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL169.htm @timetunnellers.bsky.social‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ @1972shp.bsky.social‬‬‬ @petejackson.bsky.social @fredoxby.bsky.social @mr-s-tiffany.bsky.social @htenuk.bsky.social @misschrishist.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbwszvec22shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbwolrznc2sTechnofeudalism: Is AI going to destroy Capitalism and Democracy? https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL170.htm @ginaj.bsky.social‬ @eraldo.bsky.social‬ @jacobtolley1u1.bsky.social‬ @historyhighway.bsky.social‬ ‪@notremade.bsky.social‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ ‪@crispinb.bsky.social‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬27 Jun 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbwolrznc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbw7haum22sThe Political Ideas of Rutger Bregman https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL171.htm @davidbutleruk.bsky.social @arimaxpharma.bsky.social @nb23.bsky.social @solidarity.social @ladyffosfelin49.bsky.social @leedon1982.bsky.social @radicalredrebel.bsky.social‬ @chppc.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbw7haum22shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbw3fkj3c2sShould the government try to control what appears on the internet? https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL172.htm @gemmamh.bsky.social‬ @terryhaydn.bsky.social @arthurjchapman.bsky.social @davidbutleruk.bsky.social @arimaxpharma.bsky.social @nb23.bsky.social @solidarity.social27 Jun 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbw3fkj3c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbvx6n4tc2sThe Vassal State: How America Runs Britain https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL173.htm @hollyhiscox.bsky.social @youranoncentral.bsky.social @historywo.bsky.social @historianmemory.bsky.social @hpsleeds.bsky.social @gemmamh.bsky.social‬ @terryhaydn.bsky.social @arthurjchapman.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbvx6n4tc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbvsuos222sWhy at the age of 80 I have joined the Green Party https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL174.htm @barneymhiggins.bsky.social @aleedscyclist.bsky.social @danclayt.bsky.social @bumkz.bsky.social @medlockaj.bsky.social @sanders.senate.gov @danlyndon.bsky.social‬ @richardjonesnerzic.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbvsuos222shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbvppperc2sDoes the evidence suggest that Starmer and Mandelson are Chinese agents? https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL175.htm @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social @whiskyleitzel.bsky.social @rbreich.bsky.social @waylon18.bsky.social @catherinerowett.bsky.social @davidbutleruk.bsky.social @arimaxpharma.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbvppperc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbvmdgbxc2sWes Streeting and Labour Together https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL176.htm @owenjdowling.bsky.social @smokesoulburn.bsky.social @whothefami.bsky.social @paulbevans.bsky.social @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @harrisonwriter.bsky.social @andywalker1965.bsky.social @zarahsultana.bsky.social27 Jun 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbvmdgbxc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbvgyvhs22sDetails of how Morgan McSweeny turned the Labour Party into a right-wing organisation. https://spartacus-educational.com/Labour_Together.htm @davidbutleruk.bsky.social @arimaxpharma.bsky.social @nb23.bsky.social @solidarity.social @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk27 Jun 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbvgyvhs22shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpbvcv6vlc2sThe reason why Christopher Harbone funds Nigel Farage. https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL178.htm @villagegreenparty.bsky.social @davidbutleruk.bsky.social @arimaxpharma.bsky.social @nb23.bsky.social @solidarity.social @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk27 Jun 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbvcv6vlc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/johnsimkin1945.bsky.social/post/3mpburtq6sc2sHow the wealthy elite undermine democracy in the UK. https://spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blogURL178.htm @villagegreenparty.bsky.social @davidbutleruk.bsky.social @arimaxpharma.bsky.social @nb23.bsky.social @solidarity.social @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk27 Jun 2026 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:wtjmtfl7gdmsjx7krfv7eayt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpburtq6sc2s