London Socialist Historians Group
18th September
Contact Dr Keith Flett 07803 167266
Socialist Historians support the 20th September climate strike: we demand a continuing supply of history
The London Socialist Historians Group which organises the socialist history seminar at the Institute of Historical Research at the University of London, Senate House (currently suspended due to the IWGB boycott) has said it fully supports the climate strike on September 20th. The day is expected to see united action on the climate emergency between students and trade unionists with the TUC backing action
The historians say that the bottom line is that unless climate change is addressed the likelihood of human civilisation continuing in its present form is limited. Without that there is no guarantee of a future supply of history for historians to research.
On 20th September the socialist historians says they hope that history will be made in the present day by a huge worldwide protest about the climate emergency
LSHG Convenor Dr Keith Flett said, we are always inclined to support protests by young people. In this case the matter being protested about impacts on every single one of us, but particularly the youth who will have to grapple with the unpleasant realities of climate change if it is not dealt with. They are right to protest. Amongst other things they are seeking to ensure that history continues so that future socialist historians can research it.
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