Mark Perryman

Mark Perryman is a member of both the Labour Party and Momentum. He has edited numerous books on the politics of the Left, including The Corbyn Effect, and his new book Corbynism from Below is published by Lawrence and Wishart on 9th September 2019.

Thirty-two nations under a groove

Will the World Cup which opens today be an orgy of petty-minded nationalism? Philosophy Football’s Mark Perryman doesn’t think so.

By Mark Perryman

/ 14 Jun 2018

From Bah Humbug to Oh Jeremy Corbyn – the best political books of 2017

Never mind miserabilism - this Christmas Mark Perryman discovers plenty of books full of reasons to be cheerful.

By Mark Perryman

/ 15 Dec 2017

The revolution will not be merchandised

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.

By Mark Perryman

/ 3 Nov 2017

Rising from the abyss - the Corbyn effect

In an exclusive and edited extract from his new book The Corbyn Effect, Mark Perryman measures the scale of Labour’s 2017 recovery.

By Mark Perryman

/ 22 Sep 2017

How to make English football good again - the view from below

Mark Perryman of Philosophy Football explores the possibilities of fan culture as a social movement.

By Mark Perryman

/ 8 Sep 2017

Were you still up for...? a late summer reading list

The shock of the general election hasn’t even begun to settle down. Mark Perryman recommends some reads to help grapple with interesting times.

By Mark Perryman

/ 25 Aug 2017

Nothing to lose but our chains: cycling is the people’s sport

As the annual cycling spectacle of the Tour De France begins, are two wheels good?

By Mark Perryman

/ 1 Jul 2017

A riot of our own: Punk at 40

8th April is the 40th Anniversary of The Clash Debut Album Mark Perryman asks what the 1977 punk and politics mix was all about?

By Mark Perryman

/ 31 Mar 2017

All Power to the Ideals!

What kind of centenary celebration does 1917 deserve?

By Mark Perryman

/ 10 Feb 2017

A guide to Christmas books for the radical in your life

Mark Perryman provides a seasonal round-up of the best books to cheer up the radical spirit

By Mark Perryman

/ 17 Dec 2016

We were their flowers in the dustbin: Anarchy in the UK at 40

40 years ago this weekend, The Sex Pistols’ Anarchy in the UK was released. Philosophy Football’s Mark Perryman remembers

By Mark Perryman

/ 27 Nov 2016

A poppy for our thoughts? On footballers' symbols and politics

Ahead of the England vs Scotland game, what does the reaction to FIFA’s poppy ban tell us about Britain?

By Mark Perryman

/ 10 Nov 2016