[lbo-talk] Wigan stakes its claim to be the home of Socialism

[Mike Ballard]

"Winstanley was the inspirational leader of the 17th century Diggers movement, whose members were also known as the 'True Levellers'. They were one of the first egalitarian political movements to represent the poor and those without property, and also argued for the equality of men and women."

Full:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/the-northerner/2012/aug/31/unite-labour?INTCMP=SRCH
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