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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists illustrates the gap between the working poor and the local politicians who employ and exploit them.
It doesn't have to be that way.
#localpoliticsmatter #graphicnovels
We hear this all the time at work, in the pub, in the shops: "They're all the same," "What's the point," "I don't bother with politics."
It doesn't stop politics bothering us though. Health, education and employment rights are ours to protect.
#theraggedtrouseredphilanthropists
Delighted to discover a small surge in US sales of Mann's Best Friend - is this a #Brassic effect? Perhaps North America is waking up to the unique charm of rural Northern Britain...
"Help!"
Community is knowing who your kids would run to in an emergency
Precarious employment from 1910 - piecework done to fit around childcare, always hoping there will be enough to cover the debts. Sound familiar?
#gigeconomy #freelance
@ToryFibs Oh this is all so familiar from what Tressell wrote 100+ years ago...
@LDNcomics Haha nothing to apologise for! What are we here for if not friendly debate?
@LDNcomics This looks great! It’s a shame we are so far away. We could have shown you work in progress on the ultimate political novel: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists