Poplarism, 1919-1925: George Lansbury and the Councillors' Revolt

by Noreen Branson

242 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

Noreen Branson was a British communist activist, historian, founder of Revolt newspaper, and a life-long member of the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB). In 1931 she married fellow communist and International Brigadeer, Clive Branson, and in 1934 she carried out a mission for Harry Pollitt to smuggle funding to Indian communists resisting the British colonial occupation of India. Noreen Branson was most known for her work as a historian, working as a researcher for the Labour Research Department, collaborating with historians Eric Hobsbawm and Roger Simon, and writing the 3rd and 4th volumes of the CPGB's official history.

Reviews

[Kenton Sumner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good and thorough account of how The Labour Party fought for the poorest in society in its early days AND WON!
(My great grandfather was one of the councillors mentioned in the book who went to prison rather than give up the fight for those who elected him).

[Keith Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My review - I'm biased. One of the jailed Councillors was my Great Uncle. This is their story and their triumph over the cruel pressure that was kept over the population in the name of power and privilege. Is it any different today? Read the account and ask yourself the question. You may be surprised at the answer.

[holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly gripping given it is ultimately a book about council tax

[Mike Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

fascinating and very readable story of the first Labour majority council and how it's actions led to 32 councillors being sent to prison and council meetings being held within the prison walls

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