Will the World Cup which opens today be an orgy of petty-minded nationalism? Philosophy Football’s Mark Perryman doesn’t think so.
Never mind miserabilism - this Christmas Mark Perryman discovers plenty of books full of reasons to be cheerful.
As we approach the 100 year anniversary of the Russian revolution, a variety of cultural responses are floating around – but Corbyn mugs and cynical movies don't capture the visionary optimism we need.
In an exclusive and edited extract from his new book The Corbyn Effect, Mark Perryman measures the scale of Labour’s 2017 recovery.
Mark Perryman of Philosophy Football explores the possibilities of fan culture as a social movement.
The shock of the general election hasn’t even begun to settle down. Mark Perryman recommends some reads to help grapple with interesting times.
As the annual cycling spectacle of the Tour De France begins, are two wheels good?
8th April is the 40th Anniversary of The Clash Debut Album Mark Perryman asks what the 1977 punk and politics mix was all about?
What kind of centenary celebration does 1917 deserve?
Mark Perryman provides a seasonal round-up of the best books to cheer up the radical spirit
40 years ago this weekend, The Sex Pistols’ Anarchy in the UK was released. Philosophy Football’s Mark Perryman remembers
Ahead of the England vs Scotland game, what does the reaction to FIFA’s poppy ban tell us about Britain?
