Post-war he got involved with the squatters movement-better homes for all. He unionised working people, demanding employment rights. He is remembered by this plaque at 36 Castle St & by Bob Cooney Crt - housing association.
It’s important to tell his story as we face the rise of fascism worldwide.

He stood up to Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists, making them totally unwelcome in the city. He was the commissar of the British Brigade fighting Franco & the rise of fascism in Spain before fighting in WW2.

Ive been at @teagreenevents at @vadundee all day despite still trying to get over a chest infection & the makers community are so thoughtful! What made my day was the generosity of my friends at @irregularsleeppattern for featuring me in their not #blackfriday guide to indie makers in Scotland 💙

Start with shopping small & 2nd hand this Christmas!
Small acts of defiance, like wearing a pin, can go a long way, sharing powerful messages of #hope
I think my Granny, with all her stories of living through war, serving as a fire lady, stories of hope, of never again, would be proud ❤️

Our Labour government is failing badly& is likely to let #rosebank go ahead cos some rich oil lobbyists tell them to!
In the words of #pattismith #peoplehavethepower we don’t have to play the capitalist game as it is laid out for us! We can change things!

How many men came back from WW2 ‘changed men’, I certainly carry those family stories with me.
Everything is part of a bigger picture of growing societal inequality, anger, frustration; as the rich get richer from war & destruction of our amazing planet we fight over the scraps while blaming others.

Hiya, it’s 55cm 🖤